Lead Navigation, Guidance and Control Engineer

Overview

The Lead Navigation, Guidance, and Control (NG&C) Engineer position is a full-time exempt position. The individual will lead engineering activities including: the development of NG&C modeling and simulation tools, establish a hardware-in-the-loop test bed, develop NG&C algorithms and architectures to support simulations, perform NG&C trade studies and performance assessments of aerospace systems, and provide oversight of engineering analysis. The individual will be responsible for executing technical and program management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of classical and modern methods, theories, and research techniques in the design, analysis, modeling, and simulation of NG&C systems
• Develop NG&C models and algorithms for implementation in aerospace vehicle simulations
• Perform engineering trade studies to support NG&C design and/or performance analysis
• Lead hardware-in-the-loop test bed development, integration, and execution for aerospace vehicles
• Document and present analysis results to technical leads, management, and/or customers
• Lead the development and on-time delivery of technical products to our customers
• May assist with program management tasks including: personnel management, resource planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting
• Ensure corporate policies and procedures are adhered to in the day to day performance of duties
• Support program meetings and technical reviews with internal and external customers
• Support other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

• MS degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering required
• At least 12 years of engineering experience with NG&C system design, development, and test for DoD program required, tactical missile program experience preferred
• At least 5 years of technical leadership and/or program management required
• Experience modeling NG&C systems and conducting missile system trade studies required
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop integration and execution required
• Experience coding in C and C++ required
• Ability to work as an individual contributor or in a dynamic team environment
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and design implementations
• Good oral and written communication skills are required
• Ability to organize work and deliver on time work products

Clearance

Active Secret Clearance Required

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Cummings Aerospace is a leading provider of high-value engineering solutions for complex systems in the aerospace, defense and intelligence industry. The company's core competencies are in End-to-End Systems Engineering, Modeling and Simulation (M&S), Software Engineering, Test Planning and Execution, and Quality, Safety & Mission Assurance (QSMA). Our commitment to quality along with our industry-leading talent and subject matter expertise, enable us to provide our customers with integrated solutions to meet their needs.