Systems Engineer Control Analyst GNC
Core
Design, analyze, and evaluate control algorithms for solid rocket motor throttling and actuation systems within advanced missile propulsion programs.
Role type
Specialist Control Systems Analysis Engineer (Propulsion/GNC)
Builds
Control algorithms, dynamic models, and simulations for controllable propulsion systems.
Domain
Defense / Aerospace Propulsion / Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC)
Required skills
control algorithm design, dynamic system modeling, simulation, MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python, U.S. Secret security clearance eligibility
Preferred skills
control theory, guidance/navigation/control, actuator modeling, vehicle dynamics, flight dynamics, propulsion system analysis, high-fidelity simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, embedded real-time software development
Technologies
MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C, C++, Embedded Hardware
Responsibilities
Perform control algorithm design, analysis, and evaluation for solid rocket motor throttling; support modeling and analysis of propulsion system dynamics; develop and apply dynamic models and simulations; build engineering tools for simulation and control development; support system and component-level requirements development; collaborate with avionics, software, and test engineering teams; support ground and system testing activities; prepare and present technical work products for reviews and briefings.
Seniority
Specialist, hands-on IC
