[Eecs-jobs] FW: Guidance Navigation & Control Positions

Mon Jul 7 11:53:03 PDT 2008

-----Original Message-----
From: Robinson, TracyAnn
Sent: Mon 7/7/2008 11:38 AM
To: me-grads at engr.orst.edu; Batten, Tina
Cc: ME Faculty; atk at robdaidone.com
Subject: FW: Guidance Navigation & Control Positions

For those of you who may be interested, 19 navigation & control-related job opportunities are listed below. All positions require US citizenship, but otherwise experience/education requirements vary by position. Also note Rob's comment that "even if an individual isn't an exact match, as long as he/she has done a significant amount of work (Thesis, Dissertation, Research, etc.) in a related area I will still place them under consideration."

Tina, could you please forward this to EECS folks as well?

Hope you're all having a good summer,

Tracy Ann 

From: Rob Daidone [mailto:atk at robdaidone.com] 
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 8:17 AM
To: Robinson, TracyAnn
Subject: Guidance Navigation & Control Positions - Arizona and Northern Virginia
Importance: High

Hello Tracy,

I currently have two clients that are looking for individuals that are experienced in any of the areas that are listed below.  Individuals that would like to be considered for these positions should forward their resume/CV to me at atk at robdaidone.com .  There is a list of job descriptions below, but even if an individual isn't an exact match, as long as he/she has done a significant amount of work (Thesis, Dissertation, Research, etc.) in a related area I will still place them under consideration.  U.S. citizenship is required for all positions: 

- Kalman Filtering                                 - Algorithms (Navigation, Strapdown, Guidance etc.)

- Inertial Measurement Units (IMU)        - Trajectory Shaping, Optimization and Analysis

- Inertial Navigation Systems (INS)       - Autopilot Controls

- Flight Control Software                       - Attitude Determination & Control

- Mechanization of GNC systems          - Navigation Hardware Design, Integration & Test

- Navigation Systems Engineering         - Navigation Modeling & Simulation 

- 6-DOF Simulations                             - Analytical and Mathematical Control Systems

- Guidance Law Development                - Control Theory (Modern/Classical, Linear/Nonlinear) 

- State Estimation                                 - Guidance System Design and Analysis

- Global Positioning Systems (GPS)      - Embedded Programming/ Development

- Embedded Multiprocessor Systems     - Hardware/Software In the Loop

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions.  A BS Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Engineering Computer Science is required for all positions (IT and Technology degrees do not fulfill this requirement).  All candidates must be eligible for a U.S. DoD Security Clearance.  Below are job descriptions for your review.  

All positions are located in Tucson Arizona or in the Northern Virginia/ DC area. 

If you would like to be considered for these positions you should Email your chronological resume as a word attachment or as text along with your answers to the 5 questions below:

1. Are you a U.S. Citizen? (U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions)

2. What is your yearly salary requirement? 

3. Would you like to be considered for positions in both Tucson Arizona and in the Northern Virginia/ DC area? If not, which of these two areas would you like to be considered for?

4. What is the approximate amount of time it would take for you to be ready to start a new position in Tucson Arizona or in the Northern Virginia/ DC area?

5. Do you have an active U.S. Security Clearance?   If so, what level?   If not, have you held one in the past?   If so, What level?   If you have never held a clearance, is there anything in your background that would preclude you from being awarded a government security clearance? 

Kindest Regards,

RJ Daidone

atk at robdaidone.com <blocked::BLOCKED::blocked::BLOCKED::BLOCKED::BLOCKED::mailto:atk at robdaidone.com>  (preferred method of contact)

248.726.2293

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT SECTION & SURVEY BELOW

ALL POSITIONS ARE PERMANENT HIRE ONLY  

NO CONTRACT OR CONSULTING OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE

POSITION 1

Principal Systems Engineer - Guidance System Design and Analysis

Job ID:  106273     

Description:  

Conduct missile guidance system design and analysis, including guidance law development, state estimation, trajectory shaping and optimization, system trade studies and system requirements flow down. Determines and pursues courses of action to achieve organization objectives and required technologies. Serves as organization spokesperson on projects and/or programs.  Eight years applied experience required.

Required Skills: 

n          Experience with control system design, linear and non-linear system modeling and Kalman Filtering associated with flight vehicle design and analysis. 

n          Strong data analysis, organizational, communication and leadership skills. 

n          Familiarity with Matlab, FORTRAN and/or C/C++.  8 years applied experience.

Desired Skills: 

n          Guidance law algorithm design and optimization, trade studies and requirements flowdown and verification.

n          Missile and Target state estimation using Kalman Filtering techniques.

n          Track file management, Data fusion, and Signal processing techniques. 

POSITION 2

Principal Systems Engineer - Autopilot/Control Systems

Job ID:  106286     

Description:  

Senior lead autopilot/control system engineer in charge of performance assessment and design tasks. Performance assessment includes analysis of nonlinear autopilot and servomechanism control systems in both the time and frequency domain. Design, verify, validate, and document autopilot/actuation systems functionality in both simulations and missile software. Identify and direct course of action for autopilot/control system development, including requirements flow down, simulation and software, integration, verification, and validation.  Includes establishing autopilot/control systems analysis/design methodologies and priorities, establishing schedules and milestones, interfacing with customer on technical issues, and directing/tasking other employees in accomplishing their tasks.  Autopilot/control systems lead will also work closely with GNC and Systems IPT Leads to direct the system performance verification activities with regard to the autopilot/control system function. Cost Account Management responsibilities may also be assigned.  Minimum eight years applied experience required.

Required Skills: 

n          Emphasis on analytical and mathematical control system skills.  

n          Background in classical control theory and dynamics, including aerodynamics and/or servo control.  

n          Leadership skills and the ability to mentor junior staff members.  

n          Previous missile autopilot/control system design experience is required. 

n          Knowledge in ALL of the following disciplines/tools: advanced controls, digital control, advanced dynamics, optimization, MATLAB and C/C++ programming. 

Desired Skills: 

n          Looking for individuals with strong interest in developing new tools and techniques to improve design process. 

n          Autopilot or servo control experience in weapon systems preferred.

POSITION 3

Engineering Fellow - Guidance System Design & Performance 

Job ID:  106269     

Description:  

GNC System Design Engineering Fellow exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness. The Engineering Fellow applies and/or develops highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts and is viewed within the company as a GNC expert. 

The Engineering Fellow acts independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational programs. Plans R&D programs and recommends technological application programs to accomplish long-range objectives. 

The GNC System Design Engineering Fellow will support design, research and development efforts for missile system applications resulting in new product/business opportunities for the company. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would have a long-term negative effect on the organization's reputation and business posture. 

The Engineering Fellow may serve as a consultant to the top corporate and business segment management in long-range company planning, concerning new or projected areas of technological research and advancements. The Engineering Fellow is the prime spokesperson on the company's technical capabilities and future directions and is often instrumental in attracting and obtaining major new company business.

Required Skills: 

n          Proven GNC design and analysis experience spanning conceptual design through detailed design and system integration of precision strike, air-to-air, anti-armor, air defense, strategic missile defense systems, or space vehicle systems. 

n          Expertise in guidance filter design, trajectory shaping, system performance optimization and weapon effectiveness. 

n          Applicants should be adept with Kalman filtering, control systems, system optimization, dynamics, mathematical modeling, system simulation and system requirements analysis. 12 years applied experience.

Desired Skills: 

n          A recognized leader in tactical missile GNC design with supporting publications in scientific journals. 

POSITION 4

Principal Systems Engineer - 

Job ID:  106048     

Description:  

Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts in hardware (HW) and software (SW) integration with special emphasis on integration of navigational sub-systems; including navigational subs-systems utilizing Global Positioning System (GPS) and/or inertial navigational components.  Work on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious. Utilize Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience required in creating and maintaining schedules, managing projects from a financial budget perspective and from a technical program and/or project management level expertise.   Lead and motivate a team and balance complex daily management of a program and/or project.  

Required Skills:  

n          A minimum of 6 years of related engineering experience

n          Effective reasoning skills and keen attention to detail are a must for this position. 

n          Experience with GPS and Inertial Measurement Unit (per PMA280-1020 JCM-2168) IMU with special focus related to projectiles such as AKA and/or guided artillery expertise, such as HW integration and test of gun hardened systems.  

n          Experience in leading small or large teams and in giving direction and over-seeing employees.  

n          Good oral and written communication skills.

Desired Skills:    

n          Experience with GPS, IMU, gun hardening, HW/SW integration and verification

n          Depth of expertise in CAM (spell out) 

n          Leadership skill in managing a complex team

n          Integration and test experience

n          Proficiency with MSOffice - MS Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint

n          Excellent oral and written communication skills

n          Masters Degree in Engineering

POSITION 5

Principal Systems Engineer - Navigation Systems 

Job ID:  106275     

Description:  

The Navigation Design Department within the Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) center has positions available in the areas of navigation systems engineering, navigation hardware integration & test, and navigation modeling & simulation development. Knowledge of the mechanization of GNC systems is highly desired, with an emphasis on navigation algorithm design and analysis. The candidate will use the knowledge of Kalman filters, Global Positioning Systems, and Inertial Measurement Units to design, develop, test and implement application simulations and models for various missile GNC functions. The type of work will include creating, verifying and validating simulations, including platform dynamics, environmental effects, sensor models, and user interfaces that comprise inertial systems. The candidate will apply missile simulations in support of systems engineering or analysis. The candidate must have the ability to estimate, develop and maintain schedules and costs. This position often requires the ability to provide a team with leadership and direction of tasks. 

The Principal Systems Engineer will apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts to the design and development of complex navigation systems. The engineer will contribute to the development of new principles and concepts, while solving unusually complex technical problems and providing solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious. 

The Principal Systems Engineer works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives, as assignments are often self-initiated. The engineer is able to determine and pursue the course of action necessary to obtain desired results. Work is checked through consultation and agreement with others rather than by formal review by a supervisor. 

The Principal Systems Engineer will develop advanced technological ideas and guide their development into a final product. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in failure to achieve critical organizational objectives and affect the image of the organization's technological capability. The engineer will also serves as the organization's spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs, and act as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.

Required Skills: 

n          Must be experienced in one or more of the following areas: navigation systems engineering, navigation hardware integration & test, modeling & simulation development, production support, design and analysis of navigation algorithms, Kalman Filtering, Global Positioning Systems, Inertial Measurement Units, and Guidance & Control systems. 

n          The candidate must have working experience with C/C++ or other object-oriented software development, MATLAB or other data analysis tools, and modeling/simulation development. 

n          Must be available for travel to support customer/supplier meetings and provide flight test support. 

n          Must be results-oriented and be able to communicate efficiently and effectively with other engineering disciplines. 

Desired Skills: 

n          Knowledge of any of the following topics: 6DOF equations of motion, simulations, modeling system error characteristics, statistical processes and distributions, data reduction and analysis. 

n          Strong mathematical background is desired. 

n          Experience or courses in aerodynamics, flight control systems, probability, stochastic processes, Kalman filtering and Linear Control Systems is desired. 

n          Knowledge or experience in Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), Inertial Measurement Units (IMU, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and simulation modeling is preferred. 

n          Working experience in Matlab, C/C++ Microsoft Excel and Word is also preferred. 

POSITION 6

Sr Principal Systems Engineer - Guidance System Design & Performance 

Job ID:  106270     

Description:  

Provide Senior Engineering leadership and technical direction of missile guidance system design and analysis tasks, including guidance law development, state estimation, trajectory shaping and optimization, system trade studies and system requirements flowdown. Determines and pursues courses of action to achieve organization objectives and required technologies. Viewed within the business segment as expert within the field.  Apply and/or develops highly advanced technical technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts. 10 years applied experience required.

Required Skills: 

n          Subject matter expert in control system design, linear and non-linear system modeling, and Kalman Filtering associated with flight vehicle design and analysis. 

n          Strong data analysis, organizational, communication and leadership skills. 

n          Familiarity with Matlab, FORTRAN and/or C/C++. 

Desired Skills: 

n          Guidance law algorithm design and optimization, trade studies and requirements flowdown and verification.

n          Missile and Target state estimation using Kalman Filtering techniques.

n          Track file management, Data fusion, and Signal processing techniques. 

POSITION 7

Sr Principal Systems Engineer - Navigation Systems 

Job ID:  106274     

Description:  

Generally, a Senior Principal Systems Engineer in the area of Navigation Analysis will exhibit an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness in weapon system applications, with particular emphasis on Guidance, Navigation, and Control analysis and specific expertise in navigation analysis. The engineer will apply and/or develop highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts, and will be viewed within the business segment as an expert within the field of navigation engineering. 

The Engineer will develop information that extends knowledge in navigation analysis and navigation system applications. This information may form the basis of newly developed concepts, theories, and products. The Engineer will often act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational programs. The Engineer will plan R&D programs and recommend technological application programs to accomplish long-range objectives. The Engineer's work must be effective for near term program requirements as well as typically require a longer term, or strategic perspective. The Engineer will design research and develop highly advanced new navigation system applications and analyses resulting in new product/business opportunities for the company. Erroneous decisions or recommendations could have a long-term negative effect on the Product Center, GNC Center, Missile Systems Business Unit, and Company's reputation and business posture. 

The Engineer will serve as consultant to top corporate and business segment management in long-range company planning concerning new or projected areas of technological research and advancements in navigation systems. The Engineer may be a prime spokesperson on the company's navigation technical capabilities and future directions. The Engineer will often be instrumental in attracting and obtaining major new company business. More specifically, a Senior Principal Systems Engineer for GNC and the Product Center will provide project / program management and/or technology leadership for multiple missile programs in their functional area of responsibilities. Specific job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, navigation and GNC system analysis, formulation of business capture strategy and supplier teaming concepts, proposal support or volume leadership, requirements definition, modeling and simulation, hardware and algorithm design, hardware integration, test and verification, missile system and flight test support, and supplier coordination. In addition, the individual will be expected to provide counsel and mentoring for more junior members of the Department and the Product Center, and to participate in or lead senior level technology and peer reviews within the Department. 

Particular program activities may include, but will not be limited to, navigation and GEU applications for missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, guided projectiles, and hypersonic vehicles. As such, the individual will lead efforts in the development, analysis, and improvement of state of the art navigation system technologies.

Required Skills:  

n          Broad experience in navigation analysis and Guidance, Navigation and Control engineering, including academic and/or professional experience in system modeling is required, along with a familiarity of navigation hardware design, or integration, test and verification. 

n          Familiarity with GPS/INS navigation systems and Kalman filtering are required. In addition, the applicant should be able to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills and the ability to function in a team environment. 

n          The applicant should also have an enthusiasm for the technology and the initiative and desire to pursue new and difficult challenges, as well as demonstrated successful team and/or program leadership activities. 

Desired Skills: 

n          Demonstrated breadth in the various disciplines of navigation system development, including system analysis, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and extensive integration, test and verification experience is desired. 

POSITION 8

Sr Principal Systems Engr 

Job ID:  106070     

Description:  

Apply and/or develop highly advanced technical technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts in hardware (HW) and software (SW) integration with special emphasis on integration of navigational sub-systems; including navigational subs-systems utilizing Global Positioning System (GPS) and/or inertial navigational components.  Design, research and develop highly advanced new applications. Act as prime spokesperson on company's technical capabilities and future directions.  Utilize Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience required in creating and maintaining schedules, managing projects from a financial budget perspective and from a technical program and/or project management level expertise.   Lead and motivate a team and balance complex daily management of a program and/or project.  

Required Skills:  

n          A minimum of eight (8) years of related engineering experience

n          Effective reasoning skills and keen attention to detail are a must for this position. 

n          Experience with GPS and Inertial Measurement Unit (per PMA280-1020 JCM-2168) IMU with special focus related to projectiles such as AKA and/or guided artillery expertise, such as HW integration and test of gun hardened systems.  

n          Experience in leading small or large teams and in giving direction and over-seeing employees.  

n          Good oral and written communication skills.

Desired Skills:    

n          Experience with GPS, IMU, gun hardening, HW/SW integration and verification

n          Depth of expertise in CAM (spell out) 

n          Leadership skill in managing a complex team

n          Integration and test experience

n          Proficiency with MSOffice - MS Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint

n          Excellent oral and written communication skills

n          Masters Degree in Engineering

POSITION 9

Sr Systems Engineer I - Navigation Systems 

Job ID:  106278     

Description:  

The Navigation Systems Department within the Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) center has positions available in the areas of navigation systems engineering, navigation hardware integration & test, and navigation modeling & simulation development. Knowledge of the mechanization of GNC systems is highly desired, with an emphasis on navigation systems engineering and design.

The candidate will use knowledge of Global Positioning Systems, inertial sensors and Kalman filtering to design, develop, test and implement application simulations and models for various missile GNC functions. The type of work will include creating, verifying and validating simulations, including platform dynamics, environmental effects, sensor models, and user interfaces that comprise inertial systems. The candidate will apply missile simulations in support of systems engineering or analysis.

The Senior Systems Engineer I candidate will have a basic understanding and applied experience with technical theories and concepts in the field of navigation. The candidate will have a general knowledge of guidance & control systems and potentially other related disciplines. The Senior Engineer will provide imaginative, thorough, and practical technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. The candidate will work as a part of an Integrated Product Team structure, while also receiving general direction from other engineers within the Navigation Systems Department.

Required Skills: 

n          The candidate must be experienced in one or more of the following areas: GNC system engineering, navigation hardware integration & test, modeling & simulation development, design and analysis of navigation algorithms, Kalman filtering, Global Positioning Systems, Inertial Measurement Units, and Guidance & Control systems. 

n          The candidate must have working experience with C/C++, MATLAB, and modeling/simulation tools, particularly six degree of freedom (6DOF) or Covariance simulations. Must be available for travel to support customer/supplier meetings and provide flight test support. 

n          Must be results-oriented and be able to communicate effectively with other engineering disciplines. 

Desired Skills: 

n          Knowledge of any of the following topics: 6DOF equations of motion, simulations, modeling system error characteristics, statistical processes and distributions, data reduction and analysis. 

n          Strong mathematical background is desired. 

n          Experience or courses in flight dynamics, linear control systems, statistics, Kalman filtering and linear algebra is desired.

POSITION 10

Sr Systems Engineer II - Navigation Systems 

Job ID:  106277     

Description:  

The Navigation Systems Department within the Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) center has positions available in the areas of navigation systems engineering, navigation hardware integration & test, and navigation modeling & simulation development. Knowledge of the mechanization of GNC systems is highly desired, with an emphasis on navigation systems engineering and design.

The Senior Systems Engineer II will apply knowledge of hardware/software in the areas of Global Positioning Systems (GPS), inertial sensors, and integrated INS/GPS navigation. The engineer will develop technical solutions to complex navigation problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. The engineer will perform work without appreciable direction, exercising considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of the assignment. The engineer will guide the successful completion of major programs, possibly in a project leadership role. The engineer will represent the organization as the prime technical contact on projects and will interact with senior personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

This is a technical leadership position performing navigation systems design and analysis. The candidate will apply knowledge of integrated Inertial Navigation System (INS) / Global Positioning System (GPS) subsystems to design, develop, test, and integrate application simulations and models for various missile applications. The type of work will include development of Kalman filters, navigation mechanization algorithms, alignment methods, as well as defining navigation subsystem requirements and interfaces. In addition, characterization of inertial sensors and GPS receivers will be required to include platform dynamics and environmental effects. Navigation analysis will use six degree of freedom (6DOF) simulations or other analysis tools to assess system performance. Navigation performance will be validated utilizing hardware test or flight test data.

Required Skills: 

n          The candidate must be experienced in one or more of the following areas: GNC system engineering, navigation system integration & test, modeling & simulation development, design and analysis of navigation algorithms, Kalman Filtering, Global Positioning Systems, Inertial Measurement Units and embedded real-time software. 

n          The candidate must have working experience with C/C++, MATLAB, and modeling/simulation tools, particularly six degree of freedom (6DOF) or Covariance simulations. 

n          Must be available for travel to support customer/supplier meetings and provide flight test support. Must be results-oriented and be able to communicate effectively with other engineering disciplines.

Desired Skills: 

n          Knowledge of any of the following topics: 6DOF equations of motion, simulations, modeling system error characteristics, statistical processes and distributions, data reduction and analysis. 

n          Strong mathematical background is desired. 

n          Experience or courses in flight dynamics, linear control systems, random processes, optimal estimation, Kalman filtering and linear algebra is desired. 

n          Experience with 1553 communication bus interfaces, as well as environmental testing of navigation hardware is desired. 

n          Team leadership or technical project management experience.

POSITION 11

Systems Engineer II 

Job ID:  106299     

Description:  

The Guidance Electronics Unit (GEU) Department provides engineering support to  programs using GEU systems with navigation subsystems such as inertial sensors, inertial measurement units (IMU), attitude referencing systems, air data systems and GPS receivers for missile GNC functions.  

The GEU Department is responsible for navigation subsystem and Guidance Electronics Unit (GEU) design, analysis, integration, test, and verification efforts.  This comprehensive responsibility includes turn key design, analysis, integration, test, verification, project management, production support, and supplier co-development efforts. Within this charter, the Department maintains and continually evolves a specific GEU/navigation hardware development process and integrated product team structure to ensure efficient, reliable solutions.

The vision of the GEU Design Department is to be the single point provider for electronic subsystem solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.  We realize that to accomplish this we must establish and maintain a world class engineering organization, and we place great emphasis upon providing exciting work opportunities and career development for our employees.

Job Description:

The Guidance Electronic Unit (GEU) Department within the Electrical Systems Directorate (ESD) has a position available as a Hardware Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) with expertise in Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, or Guidance Electronic Unit (GEU) systems.  The REA will be the point of contact between the navigation hardware supplier and the Company Program Office for subsystem design, development, integration, test and procurement.  The REA is responsible to the Company Program for the technical, cost and schedule execution of the supplier and development of the product.  The REA is directly responsible for developing the Statement Of Work (SOW), requirements, schedule, design, identifying risks, production planning, First Article Inspections, material review boards, developing the acceptance test, supporting review boards, and hardware acceptance reviews.  The individual will be expected to work broad assignments independently within a program integrated product team (IPT) environment, reporting accomplishments to program management and customers. 

Specific job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, navigation and GNC system analysis, working with the Supply Chain Management team, providing proposal support or volume leadership, requirements definition, modeling and simulation, hardware and algorithm design, hardware integration, test and verification, missile system and flight test support, and supplier coordination. 

Particular program activities may include, but will not be limited to, navigation and GEU applications for missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, guided projectiles, and hypersonic vehicles.    

Required Skills:  

n          Experience in one or more of the following areas will be considered: Inertial Navigation Systems; Inertial Measurement Units (IMU); Global Positioning System (GPS); Subsystem specification development; Data analysis using MATLAB or other data analysis tools; Supplier management; integration and test of navigation components; program management experience relative to program cost and schedule control and technical interface with subcontract suppliers.

n          Good written and oral communication skills and the ability to function in a team environment.  

Work Location:  

Hiring location is Tucson, but work location is negotiable.  Some degree of travel will be expected.

Desired Qualifications:

n          Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action, missile system integration, simulations, modeling IMU and GPS system error characteristics, statistical distributions, data reduction and analysis is desired.  

n          Strong mathematical background.

POSITION 12

Sr Systems Engineer I - Guidance System Design & Performance 

Job ID:  106267     

Description:  

Conduct missile guidance system design and analysis, including guidance law development, state estimation, trajectory shaping and optimization and system trade studies for system design.  Candidate will contribute to the completion of specific programs and projects while providing technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems, which are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.  Four years applied experience required.

Required Skills:

n          Good data analysis, organizational and communication skills.

n          Familiarity with Matlab, FORTRAN, and/or C/C++.

n          Control system design, linear and non-linear system modeling, and Kalman Filtering associated with flight vehicle design and analysis.

Desired Skills:

n          Guidance law algorithm design and optimization, trade studies and requirements flowdown and verification.

n          Missile and Target state estimation using Kalman Filtering techniques.

n          Track file management, Data fusion, and Signal processing techniques.

POSITION 13

Sr Systems Engineer I - Guidance System Design & Performance 

Job ID:  106272     

Description:  

Conducts missile guidance system design and analysis, including guidance law development, state estimation, trajectory shaping and optimization and system performance trade studies or model development as assigned by GNC lead. Demonstrates ability to independently determine and develop original technical approaches. Coordinates activities with other engineering disciplines and customers. Reports progress and issues to GNC lead or ITP leader. Responsibilities may include schedule and cost performance. 

Required Skills: 

n          Familiarity with Matlab, FORTRAN and or C/C++. 

n          Strong data analysis, organizational, communication and leadership skills. 

n          Must have experience with utilizing and modifying 6-DOF simulations. 

Desired Skills: 

n          Guidance law algorithm design and optimization, trade studies and requirements flowdown and verification.

n          Missile and Target state estimation using Kalman Filtering techniques.

n          Track file management, Data fusion, and Signal processing techniques. 

POSITION 14

Sr Systems Engineer II - Guidance System Design & Performance 

Job ID:  106268     

Description:  

Conduct missile guidance system design and analysis, including guidance law development, state estimation, trajectory shaping and optimization, system trade studies and system requirements flowdown.  Candidate will guide the successful completion of major programs and may function in a project leadership role. Candidate will also provide technical solutions, which are imaginative, thorough, and practicable and consistent with organization objectives.

Required Skills: 

n          Experience with control system design, linear and non-linear system modeling and Kalman Filtering associated with flight vehicle design and analysis. 

n          Strong data analysis, organizational, communication and leadership skills. 

n          Familiarity with Matlab, FORTRAN and/or C/C++. Six years applied experience.

Desired Skills: 

n          Guidance law algorithm design and optimization, trade studies and requirements flowdown and verification.

n          Missile and Target state estimation using Kalman Filtering techniques.

n          Track file management, Data fusion, and Signal processing techniques. 

POSITION 15

Sr Systems Engineer II - Guidance System Design & Performance 

Job ID:  106271     

Description:  

Directs and conducts missile guidance system design and analysis, including guidance law development, state estimation, trajectory shaping and optimization and system performance trade studies or model development as assigned by GNC lead. Demonstrates ability to independently determine and develop original technical approaches. Leads task activities and is focal point for coordination with other engineering disciplines and customers. Reports progress and issues to GNC Section Head and IPT leader. Responsibilities may include schedule and cost performance. 

Required Skills: 

n          Familiarity with Matlab, FORTRAN and or C/C++. Strong data analysis, organizational, communication and leadership skills. 

n          Must have experience with utilizing and modifying 6-DOF simulations. 

Desired Skills: 

n          Guidance law algorithm design and optimization, trade studies and requirements flowdown and verification.

n          Missile and Target state estimation using Kalman Filtering techniques.

n          Track file management, Data fusion, and Signal processing techniques. 

POSITION 16

Sr Principal Systems Engineer - Autopilot/ Control Systems 

Job ID:  106285     

Description:  

Senior lead autopilot/control system engineer in charge of performance assessment and design tasks. Performance assessment includes analysis of nonlinear autopilot and servomechanism control systems in both the time and frequency domain. Design, verify, validate, and document autopilot/actuation systems functionality in both simulations and missile software. Identify and direct course of action for autopilot/control system development, including requirements flow down, simulation and software, integration, verification, and validation.  Includes establishing autopilot/control systems analysis/design methodologies and priorities, establishing schedules and milestones, interfacing with customer on technical issues, and directing/tasking other employees in accomplishing their tasks.  Autopilot/control systems lead will also work closely with GNC and Systems IPT Leads to direct the system performance verification activities with regard to the autopilot/control system function. Cost Account Management responsibilities may also be assigned.  Minimum fifteen years applied experience required.

Required Skills: 

n          Emphasis on analytical and mathematical control system skills.  

n          Background in classical control theory and dynamics, including aerodynamics and/or servo control.  

n          Leadership skills and the ability to mentor junior staff members.  

n          Previous missile autopilot/control system design experience is required. 

n          Knowledge in ALL of the following disciplines/tools: advanced controls, digital control, advanced dynamics, optimization, MATLAB and C/C++ programming. 

Desired Skills: 

n          Looking for individuals with strong interest in developing new tools and techniques to improve design process. 

n          Autopilot or servo control experience in weapon systems preferred.

POSITION 17

Sr Systems Engineer I - Autopilot/ Control Systems 

Job ID:  106288     

Description:  

Flight Controls engineer responsible for performance assessment and design tasks. Performance assessment includes analysis of nonlinear autopilot and servomechanism control systems in both the time and frequency domain. Design, verify, validate, and document autopilot/actuation systems functionality in both simulations and missile software. Identify and direct course of action for autopilot/control system development, including requirements flow down, simulation and software, integration, verification, and validation. Candidate will contribute to the completion of specific programs and projects while providing technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems, which are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.  Four years applied experience required.  

Required Skills: 

n          Emphasis on analytical and mathematical control system skills. 

n          Background in classical control theory and dynamics, including aerodynamics and/or servo control. 

n          Knowledge in ALL of the following disciplines/tools: advanced controls, digital control, advanced dynamics, optimization, MATLAB and C/C++ programming. 

Desired Skills:

n          Looking for individuals with strong interest in developing new tools and techniques to improve design process. 

n          Autopilot or servo control experience in weapon systems preferred.

POSITION 18

Sr Systems Engineer II - Autopilot/ Control Systems 

Job ID:  106287     

Description:  

Lead autopilot/control system engineer in charge of performance assessment and design tasks. Performance assessment includes analysis of nonlinear autopilot and servomechanism control systems in both the time and frequency domain. Design, verify, validate, and document autopilot/actuation systems functionality in both simulations and missile software. Identify and direct course of action for autopilot/control system development, including requirements flow down, simulation and software, integration, verification, and validation.  Includes establishing autopilot/control systems analysis/design methodologies and priorities, establishing schedules and milestones, interfacing with customer on technical issues, and directing/tasking other employees in accomplishing their tasks.  Autopilot/control systems lead will also work closely with GNC and Systems IPT Leads to direct the system performance verification activities with regard to the autopilot/control system function. Cost Account Management responsibilities may also be assigned. 

Required Skills: 

n          Emphasis on analytical and mathematical control system skills.  

n          Background in classical control theory and dynamics, including aerodynamics and/or servo control.  

n          Leadership skills and the ability to mentor junior staff members.  

n          Previous missile autopilot/control system design experience is required. 

n          Knowledge in ALL of the following disciplines/tools: advanced controls, digital control, advanced dynamics, optimization, MATLAB and C/C++ programming. 

Desired Skills: 

n          Looking for individuals with strong interest in developing new tools and techniques to improve design process. 

n          Autopilot or servo control experience in weapon systems preferred.

POSITION 19

Engineering Fellow 

Job ID:  106402     

Description:  

The Guidance Electronics Unit (GEU) provides engineering support to  programs using GEU systems with navigation subsystems such as inertial sensors, inertial measurement units (IMU), attitude referencing systems, air data systems and GPS receivers for missile GNC functions.  

The GEU Department is responsible for navigation subsystem and Guidance Electronics Unit (GEU) design, analysis, integration, test, and verification efforts.  This comprehensive responsibility includes turn key design, analysis, integration, test, verification, project management, production support, and supplier co-development efforts. Within this charter, the Department maintains and continually evolves a specific GEU/navigation hardware development process and integrated product team structure to ensure efficient, reliable solutions.

The vision of the GEU Design Department is to be the single point provider for electronic subsystem solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.  We realize that to accomplish this we must establish and maintain a world class engineering organization, and we place great emphasis upon providing exciting work opportunities and career development for our employees.

Job Description 

Generally, an engineering fellow in the area of Navigation Subsystems will exhibit an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness in weapon system applications, with particular emphasis in one or more of the following areas will be considered: Inertial Navigation Systems (INS); Inertial Measurement Units (IMU); Global Positioning System (GPS); Guidance Electronics Unit (GEU). The fellow will apply and/or develop highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts, and will be viewed within the company as an expert within the field of navigation engineering. 

The engineering fellow will develop information that extends knowledge in navigation analysis and navigation system applications. This information may form the basis of newly developed concepts, theories, and products. 

The engineering fellow will act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational programs. The fellow will plan R&D programs and recommend technological application programs to accomplish long-range objectives. The fellow's work must be effective for near term program requirements as well as typically require a longer term, or strategic perspective. 

The engineering fellow will design research and develop highly advanced new navigation system applications and analyses resulting in new product/business opportunities for the company. Erroneous decisions or recommendations could have a long-term negative effect on Missile Systems Business Unit, and Company's reputation and business posture. 

The engineering fellow will serve as consultant to top corporate and business segment management in long-range company planning concerning new or projected areas of technological research and advancements in navigation systems. The fellow may be a prime spokesperson on the company's navigation technical capabilities and future directions. The fellow will often be instrumental in attracting and obtaining major new company business. 

More specifically, an engineering fellow will provide project / program management and/or technology leadership for multiple missile programs in their functional area of responsibilities. Specific job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, navigation and systems analysis, formulation of business capture strategy and supplier teaming concepts, proposal support or volume leadership, requirements definition, modeling and simulation, hardware and algorithm design, hardware integration, test and verification, missile system and flight test support, and supplier coordination. In addition, the individual will be expected to provide counsel and mentoring for more junior members of the Department, and to participate in or lead senior level technology and peer reviews within the Department. 

Particular program activities may include, but will not be limited to, navigation and GEU applications for missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, guided projectiles, and hypersonic vehicles. As such, the individual will lead efforts in the development, analysis, and improvement of state of the art navigation system technologies.

Required Skills: 

n          Extensive experience with the technological aspects of navigation subsystems or components.

n          Familiarity with IMU/GPS systems as well as other aiding devices and their operational aspects within an integrated navigation subsystem.  

n          Program management experience relative to program cost and schedule control and technical interface with subcontract suppliers.

n          Broad experience in Guidance, Navigation and Control engineering, including academic and/or professional experience in system modeling, navigation hardware design, or integration, test and verification is required.  

n          Familiarity with MEMS IMU technology is a plus.

n          Must be able to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills and the ability to function in a team environment.  

n          Viewed within the company as expert within the field.

Desired Skills: 

n          Demonstrated breadth in the various disciplines of navigation system development, including system analysis, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and extensive integration, test and verification experience is desired. 

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