AHT - GNC Engineer: Autopilot – Level 3 or 4 (Space) Chandler

Description

The Space Sector team works on missile flight code and system performance, using 6DOF simulation models and software toolchains.

The role is based in Chandler, AZ, and is listed as Level 3 or Level 4, and it may be filled at either Level 2 or Level 3.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, but it may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Preferred experience includes hypersonic missile GNC, AEGIS, IR discrimination and tracking, and state estimation or propagation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Build, check, and test simulation and software toolchains that assess missile flight code.
• Create and maintain 6DOF simulation models that measure missile system and flight-code performance.
• Design, adjust, build, and test guidance algorithms and autopilot parameters.
• Build and test autopilot and control solutions, including stability analysis.
• Apply missile flight dynamics, classical control, and modern control theory to guided missile and interceptor work.
• Build and maintain analysis tools in C++, MATLAB, and Python.
• Write C++ code in a Linux environment.
• Help with design and test work on flight code and related performance evaluations.
• Mentor and guide early-career engineers.
• Travel up to 10% of the time as program work requires.
• Take on other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Level 3: a bachelor's degree with 5 years of work experience, a master's with 3 years, or a PhD with 1 year. An extra 4+ years of experience can replace the degree.
• Level 4: a bachelor's degree with 8 years of work experience, a master's with 6 years, or a PhD with 4 years. An extra 4+ years of experience can replace the degree.
• Both levels: ability to obtain and keep a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Both levels: hands-on experience designing, adjusting, implementing, and testing guidance algorithms and autopilot parameters for guided missiles or interceptors.
• Both levels: prior work building and testing missile autopilot systems across several control schemes, with linear stability analysis.
• Both levels: solid grasp of missile control systems, covering classical and modern control theory.
• Both levels: skill in building and maintaining analysis tools in C++, MATLAB, and Python.
• Both levels: proficiency in C++ development in Linux, and in MATLAB and Python toolchains.
• Both levels: ability to travel 10% of the time.
• Preferred: the same skills listed above are also marked as preferred, along with the preferred experience areas in the description.

Conditions

Work is 100% onsite in Chandler, AZ, and telecommuting is not possible.

The schedule is 9/80, with every other Friday off.

Travel is 10% of the time, as needed for program activities.

A Secret clearance is required to start.

The start depends on obtaining final clearances and program access within a reasonable period, as the company determines.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Benefits

• Base pay: primary level $98,400.00 to $147,600.00, or secondary level $122,800.00 to $184,200.00. This is a general guideline, and the offer depends on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.
• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and share company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for long-term incentives.
• Health coverage, life cover, disability insurance, a savings plan, company paid holidays, and PTO for vacation and personal business.