Flight Systems - Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer - Mid Level

Flight Systems – Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer – Mid Level at Leidos summary:

Mid-level Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer position supporting development of guidance, navigation, and autopilot algorithms for air, land, and sea-launched flight systems and weapons (missiles, munitions, UAS, hypersonics). Responsibilities include algorithm design, 6DOF simulation, HWIL and flight software implementation, trade studies, V&V, and flight test support; requires MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ proficiency and strong control/estimation/math skills. Position is onsite in Huntsville, AL, requires a BS in engineering/physics plus relevant experience (MS preferred), and involves mentoring and accelerated concept-to-flight programs for defense customers.

Description

Dynetics, a Leidos Company, is seeking a talented Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer to join a diverse team creating unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Dynetics provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

Dynetics is seeking a GNC Engineer to support developmental efforts for guidance, navigation, and control of air, land, and sea launched flight systems. As a result of recent growing programs, such as the AGM-190/A Small Cruise Missile, US SOCOM’s GBU 69/B Small Glide Munition, multiple Hypersonic Missile programs, DARPA’s Gremlins program, and other rapid development efforts.

Dynetics is looking for a GNC Engineer who is experienced with flight vehicles, guided munitions, and/or UAS systems. The successful applicant will demonstrate prior work or graduate level research as applied to the development of navigation, guidance, and/or autopilot algorithms, along with an ability to support GNC development on advanced weapon systems in a highly accelerated schedule to meet critical needs for the warfighters. Streamlined development efforts will result in concept-to-flight timelines measured in months, not years. The candidate is expected to directly support development efforts while mentoring and training engineering staff throughout development.

Primary Responsibilities

Engineers in this position are responsible for the development and analysis of guidance, navigation and autopilot algorithms and implementation of these items in 6DOF simulations, Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) facilities, and operational flight software. Additionally, the candidate should be capable of conducting trade studies for design decisions, developing techniques to assess, validate and verify performance, and supporting flight tests with pre-flight predictions and post-flight analyses.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics plus 2 or more years of work or graduate level research experience with feedback control system design, trajectory optimization, guidance, navigation, and/or optimal estimation with knowledge of basic aerodynamic principles.

Strong math skills are required in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, and trigonometry and coordinate transformation. Must be experienced in MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++ programming.

Candidate must possess solid technical communication skills and an ability to work in both collaborative team environments and independently.

Candidates must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate in order to work on-site at the Huntsville, AL office.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity/experience with DoD digital engineering paradigm.

Experience in terrestrial navigation, SAASM, M-Code, and GPS-denied operations are also desired.

MS degree or higher is strongly desired

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Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit .

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Keywords:

guidance navigation and control, GNC engineer, autopilot algorithms, 6DOF simulation, Hardware-in-the-Loop, MATLAB Simulink, C++, trajectory optimization, hypersonic guidance, flight test support