Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation — El Segundo, CA

The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments.

The Guidance Analysis Department is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer (Member of Technical Staff - Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineering) to provide GNC support for launch vehicle, missile systems, and missile defense systems for a wide range of customers including the Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC), the Missile Defense Agency, and other civil customers (e.g. NASA).

This position is located in El Segundo, CA., requiring at least 4 days onsite.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assess control system performance of launch, missile defense, and missile system
• Perform linear and nonlinear control system analyses
• Derive multi-body, flexible body dynamics equations for supported vehicles
• Support multiple programs and work independently with both internal and external customers as a technical authority, consultant, primary investigator, or project leader
• Provide oversight, guidance, and technical advice on customer projects, which may include specialized analytical and experimental studies launch vehicle and missile defense GNC systems

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree from an accredited college/university program in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 1 year or more of industry work experience
• Working knowledge of control systems, inertial sensors, and actuators applicable to spacecraft and/or launch vehicles
• Experience modeling dynamic systems
• Proficiency with some of the following tools: Python, MATLAB, C++, Fortran
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site (domestically/internationally), as required.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

• Ph.D. degree from an accredited college/university program in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Expertise in modeling and simulation of spacecraft or launch vehicles
• Demonstrated ability to provide innovative solutions to challenging technical problems
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government, is highly desirable. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

(Min - Max)

$86,600.00 - $129,800.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Equal Opportunity Commitment