Blue Sky Innovators

Blue Sky Innovators

Part Time Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Technical SETA, Secret Clearance

Arlington, VA · Senior · Part-time

No sponsorship$70k-$120kDetected 22 days ago
A/B TestingCybersecurityCustomer SupportPower ElectronicsControlsResearchCommunication

About the role

  • Seeking a mid-to-senior-level engineer / scientist with experience in guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) architecture development for a part-time position.
  • The initial level of effort is 50% but could increase based on candidate availability and qualifications.
  • Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support and independent assessments to Government Program Manager
  • Lead technical interchange meetings (TIMs), integrated product teams (IPTs), and design reviews
  • Support program experimentation and test activities, including development of test plans and coordination with performers, government stakeholders, test ranges, and test facilities
  • Author technical reports, program briefings, memoranda, and decision-support materials
  • Support transition planning and engagement with military Services, Combatant Commands, and other transition partners
  • Provide day-to-day program support, including participation in performer calls, major reviews, internal DARPA meetings, and stakeholder engagements

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical / aerospace / electrical / computer engineering or related field with at least 12 years professional experience
  • 5+ years of experience developing GNC, flight control, navigation, autopilot, and/or power electronics systems of aerospace vehicles as an individual contributor, project lead, or chief engineer
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and technical development efforts
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • 5+ years of experience supporting the development of hypersonic vehicles, re-entry systems, tactical missile systems, or other high-speed aerospace platforms
  • Familiarity with high-level DoW programming, requirements, science & technology, and acquisition processes
  • Experience conducting system architecture trades, modeling and simulation activities, verification and validation efforts, or flight test campaigns
  • Active Top Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain SCI access
  • Travel: Some local and domestic travel will be required, up to 25%
  • Some local and domestic travel will be required, up to 25%

Compensation

  • Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge.

Equal opportunity

  • this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Active Secret security clearance
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