Navigation Lead Staff GNC Engineer

Description

The aeronautics systems group of the company has an opening for a Navigation Lead Staff GNC engineer to lead its team of navigation engineers.

You will work in an Integrated Product Team setup and need to be a self-starter.

The role covers design, integration and testing of advanced Vehicle Management System hardware and software in a demanding aerospace setting.

You will work with suppliers, chief engineers and IPT leads to turn complex system requirements into sound navigation solutions, and you will guide the technical work while building a capable, collaborative team.

The role is based in Rancho Bernardo, CA or Palmdale, CA. Both locations are onsite.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3 to 5 engineers who support development, integration and testing of advanced Vehicle Management System software and hardware.
• Work with strategic supplier partners and coordinate with program chief engineers and IPT leads so technical requirements are built into the design.
• Evaluate navigation systems, products, components and applications through design and test work.
• Understand all system requirements and write statements of work, specifications and interface control documents. Prepare, track and update program schedules, and run and take part in design reviews.
• Provide technical guidance to the cross-functional team.
• Work with members of other functional teams and with the program to meet customer needs.
• Build a strong team through clear communication, collaboration and facilitation.
• Work in a fast-moving aerospace team environment.
• Apply analytical thinking and problem solving across engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field plus 12 years of related engineering experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM field plus 10 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in a STEM field plus 8 years of related engineering experience.
• Experience managing requirements, system integration, and test plan development and execution for a navigation system across development, demonstration and production.
• Proficiency in MATLAB for data analysis.
• Experience preparing, presenting and leading discussion of navigation system engineering material at formal program reviews.
• General understanding of MIL-STD-1553, RS-232, RS-422 and Ethernet.
• Good understanding of GPS, GPS signal in space characteristics, DGPS, inertial sensors, GPS/INS, GPS receiver design and GPS anti-jam integration.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained before employment starts, within a time frame the company considers reasonable for its business needs.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance, with a background investigation in the past 5 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access through a Program Access Request (PAR). This must be done before employment starts, within a time frame the company considers reasonable for its business needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain later SAP PARs after employment starts, as needed to fully support the statement of work.
• Preferred: current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Preferred: navigation system integration experience.
• Preferred: experience leading a technical team, including estimating, assigning and tracking work.
• Preferred: supplier management experience.
• Preferred: requirements development experience.
• Preferred: requirements verification testing experience.
• Preferred: experience developing and maintaining interface control documents.
• Preferred: extensive experience with technical analysis tools such as MATLAB or Python.
• Preferred: experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, signal analyzers and multimeters.
• Preferred: strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with all levels of staff and management and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Conditions

Full-time, onsite work at the facility. Remote, hybrid and telework are not available for this role.

Travel of up to 25% may be required.

The company offers no relocation assistance.

A Top Secret clearance is required to start.

Base pay range is $177,000.00 to $265,600.00. This is a general guideline. Final offers depend on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date. It may be shortened or extended based on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let employees share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.