Trajectory/ GNC Engineer

Waypoint Human Capital
Huntsville, AL

Position: Trajectory/ GNC Engineer
Position Type: Full-time Onsite
Position Location: Huntsville, AL
Clearance Required: Active Secret

Waypoint’s client is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) / Trajectory Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Program. This role focuses on technical analysis and assessment of missile defense targets with emphasis on GNC, Modeling & Simulation (M&S), trajectory, and vehicle performance. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned engineer with extensive missile defense expertise and hands-on experience in trajectory analysis and simulation tools.

Responsibilities :
  • Support the MDA with development of Missile Defense System (MDS) target vehicles.
  • Contribute to all aspects of target design, analysis, and testing, including requirements development, assessment, modeling and simulation, analysis, and reporting.
  • Perform GNC design and performance assessments of target vehicles.
  • Generate and analyze target vehicle 6-DoF and 3-DoF trajectory data using tools such as TAOS and in-house models (MATLAB, Python, C++).
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of technical experts to resolve engineering challenges.
  • Apply expertise in missile design, flight dynamics, and system performance to support engineering tasks and data product development.
Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree with 20+ years of missile defense or DoD-related program experience OR Master’s degree with 12+ years of experience.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance.
  • Strong understanding of aerodynamics, equations of motion, coordinate systems, vehicle dynamics, and GNC principles.
  • Hands-on experience in missile trajectory analysis, including endo- and exo-atmospheric behaviors, coordinate frames, and trajectory parameter identification.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and/or lead teams in analyzing and resolving technical challenges.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Desired:
  • Master’s degree in a STEM field (physics, engineering, mathematics, etc.).
  • Familiarity with MDA programs, systems, and processes.
  • Experience with M&S tools such as TAOS and STK.
  • Background in missiles, missile defense targets, or hypersonic weapons.

*Waypoint Human Capital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Posted 2025-08-26

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