Long Wall

Head of GNC

Long Beach, California

Work authorization required$155k-$215kDetected 522 days ago

C++MATLABAlgorithmsBusiness DevelopmentAvionicsSensorsControlsSimulinkLeadershipActuators

About the role

We believe that the future of global security and stability require defensive technology that is lower cost, higher performing, better tested, and more broadly distributed than is possible today.

Perform and lead GNC system development, implementation, integration, and testing
Gather, define, and document requirements to support mission and/or trajectory
Develop GNC algorithms, models, and software
Develop, analyze, and review data to validate and verify system meets specifications and design requirements
Perform modeling and simulation tasks to validate system design and performance
Perform GNC system integration, checkout, and troubleshooting of anomalies
Perform and direct test planning, development of test procedures, and test execution
Develop sensor and support Avionics systems requirements
Support critical sensor (e.g., IMU) system engineering, integration, and test
Support critical controller (e.g., Thrust Vector Control Actuators, Throttle Valves) system engineering, integration, and test

B.S. degree from an accredited university
6+ years of experience in the development of aircraft, missile, spacecraft or similar vehicle GNC system
As such, US person status (including US citizens, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted U.S. asylum status, or individuals admitted in U.S. refugee status) is a required qualification for this position.
Demonstrated skills in modeling, simulation, and analysis software such as MATLAB/Simulink and experience in at least one or more high-level programming languages (e.g., C, C++, or FORTRAN)
Proficiency in trajectory planning/design and optimization algorithms or tools (e.g., POST2)

Proficiency in modeling, simulation, and analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink)
Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, control theory, and trajectory analysis
M.S. or PhD degree from an accredited university
Experience in modeling of interception control systems
Experience with hypersonic flight regime control systems
Demonstrated leadership of or within a small project team
Demonstrated ability to solve complex and difficult technical problems with simple, robust solutions
Long Wall Company was created in 2024 to accelerate missile defense technology for the U.S. and our allies.
The aerospace frontier demands ingenuity.
Total Ownership.
The best engineers, corporate professionals, and technicians make their teammates better.

Employer We are an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage applicants of all ages.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work and access export-controlled data) and will not be discriminated against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to wo

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