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Principal GNC Engineer
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What they do
A Product Development Engineer develops new products for companies, and participates in all phases of product development including research, design, production and marketing. Uses research on customer demand and industry trends to develop product ideas; builds and tests product prototypes; evaluates production options and costs. May specialize in a particular type of product or in products for a specific industry.
$80,936 / year median in Alabama
+2% projected growth
Job Description
- Develop and implement GNC algorithms for missile systems.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on software development and integration efforts.
- Execute testing, data collection, and analysis, including hardware-in-the-loop and multi-functional testing.
- Work on 6DoF (Six Degrees of Freedom) modeling and simulations for performance validation.
- Assist in the development and execution of test plans and reports, presenting data to both large and small audiences.
- Ensure the application of best practices and standards in system design and testing.
- Supports the development of plans for product IRAD and sustaining projects through proper work decomposition and skills assignment to project work tasks
- Develops and mentors high-performing engineering teams
- Partners with functional leaders to drive process improvements throughout the engineering development processes
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
- Master Degree or PhD in a Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering discipline (or equivalent).
- Experience with Defense products and customers, especially in C-UAS products
- Minimum of 15 years of demonstrated experience in GNC engineering, specifically in missile or aerospace systems
- Expertise in GNC algorithm development, including guidance, navigation, and autopilot algorithms
- Experience in an Agile and Waterfall development environment
- Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
- Experience project planning in terms of schedule, budget, and resource estimations
- Exceptional leadership and management skills, with the ability to develop and communicate a vision that inspires and motivates staff and aligns with the business strategy
- Ability to build strong relationships within all disciplines within organization
- Effective influencing and negotiation skills in an environment in which resources may not be under your direct control
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