GNC Engineer II

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Supports the design, development and validation of the flight control system for current and new products
• Supports system interfaces, test and flight test activities from subscale to full scale within perimeter
• Implements designed flight control algorithms on to the aircraft flight control system hardware
• Prepares and executes the validation of the flight control system including analysis (SIL/HIL/iron bird)
• Ensures proper integration and validation of the flight control system together with the avionic system
• Supports the test team as required to explore and validate technical solutions
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 3+ years' of combined experience in aircraft design and/or project management, GN&C, flight testing, systems engineering and program management or Masters degree in lieu of experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on attitude with a broad range of development experience
• Has good knowledge of engineering disciplines and prior experience in the development of any of these systems for manned or unmanned air vehicles: Autopilot hardware and software; Flight control hardware and software;
• Travel within the continental U.S. is required to support flight test operations (up to 20%)
• Familiar with office software and computer based productivity tools. Demonstrated competence in engineering processes and design tools
• Knowledge of appropriate design and simulation tools and validation techniques
• Demonstrates strong communication (verbal & written), presentation and collaboration skills