GNC Engineer, Modeling & Simulation

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-fidelity flight dynamics and vehicle simulation models.
• Implement equations of motion in C++ and Python for real-time and offline simulation environments.
• Collaborate with the aerodynamics team to incorporate aerodynamic models derived from CFD and wind tunnel testing.
• Perform system identification and parameter estimation to generate accurate plant models.
• Build and sustain simulation infrastructure supporting GNC verification and validation in SITL and HITL environments.
• Develop test harnesses, logging frameworks, and automated validation tools for simulation assets.
• Integrate with CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous simulation regression testing and model integrity.
• Document and maintain model assumptions, configurations, and validation results.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
• 3+ years of experience developing and deploying navigation or simulation systems.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python, with strong understanding of software design for simulation environments.
• Experience using modern software development tools such as Git and Jira.
• Familiarity with CI/CD strategies and tools for code integration and automated testing.
• Experience modeling fixed-wing aircraft dynamics and control systems.
• Deep understanding of atmospheric flight kinematics and aerodynamics.
• Familiarity with satellite constellation modeling or orbital mechanics.