JRC Careers
GNC Engineer (Aerospace Engineer)
Dahlgren, Virginia, United States · Contract
No sponsorshipDetected 61 days ago
PythonC++MATLABAlgorithmsNumPyData AnalysisCybersecuritySystems EngineeringMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSensorsSimulinkResearch
About the role
- At JRC, we tackle some of the toughest challenges faced by the Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies. Our expertise in engineering innovation and semiconductor technologies allows us to deliver mission-critical microelectronics solutions, aerospace systems engineering, and cutting-edge research and development. By joining JRC, you'll be
- part of a team that supports strategic deterrence and defense missions, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the United States and its allies.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and refine GNC algorithms for guidance laws, control loops, navigation filters, and state estimation.
- Support weapon system modeling and simulation, including 6 DOF (six degrees of freedom) simulation environments and subsystem integration.
- Perform trajectory analysis, mission performance evaluations, and control system stability assessments.
- Develop navigation solutions integrating IMUs, GPS, INS, seekers, and other sensor modalities.
- Implement GNC prototypes in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, or equivalent simulation frameworks.
- Analyze telemetry, flight test data, and HWIL/SIL outputs to validate system performance.
- Support requirements decomposition, interface definition, and subsystem integration with E20 system engineering teams.
- Document models, test results, algorithm behavior, and performance in technical reports and presentations.
- Participate in technical reviews, design sessions, and engineering working groups with government and contractor personnel.
- Ability to work with E20 technical SMEs to develop or refine analytical tools, performance models, or algorithmic improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline (Master's preferred).
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and at least one programming language (Python or C/C++).
- Experience with aerospace flight test data analysis or guidance law verification.
Compensation
- A competitive compensation package
Benefits
- An exceptional employee benefits program, providing support for our team members' well-being and success
Visa & Work Authorization
- An active DoD security clearance at the SECRET level or above (or have held an active DoD clearance within the last 2 years)
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