Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) Engineer

Job Descriptions:Kratos Defense Rocket Support Services is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer to participate in design and analysis of hypersonic and space flight systems such as thrust vector guided suborbital launch vehicles, exo-atmospheric attitude control systems, and hypersonic aircraft. Ideal applicant will have a strong background in classical control with experience implementing control algorithms on real-time embedded flight systems and will contribute to all elements of system development including requirements generation, software implementation, verification and validation, and documentation. May require up to 25% travel to support launch operations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Design guidance and control algorithms for new and existing aerospace control systems.

Implement algorithms in flight software using C.

Develop simulations for stability and robustness analysis.

Create physics-based models of flight systems for use in trajectory simulations.

Evaluate solutions for mission requirement compliance.

Generate test plans, test procedures and test reports.

Design and conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing of flight components.

Participate in full system integration tests and vehicle launch activities.

Perform post-flight analysis and implement lessons learned.

Required Experience:Required Experience: JOB SKILLS:

In-depth understanding of classical control theory and stability analysis.

Experience with implementation of control algorithms, such as PID, on embedded systems

Proficient in C/C, Python, and MATLAB.

Good communication skills.

Ability to interface with customers and working level corporate personnel

Ability to obtain Secret Clearance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Engineering with a focus in controls.

5+ years relevant professional experience

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