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GNC Engineer (space/defense)

22 hours, 2 minutes ago
United States
Full-time
Junior
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IoT and Embedded Systems
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ALTEN Technology

ALTEN Technology

ALTEN Technology is an engineering services company and consulting firm in the USA, providing tailored engineering solutions across various industries such as aerospace, medtech, robotics, automotive, and more. With a team of over 600 professionals, we...

Construction & Engineering
251-1K
Founded 1988
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Description

  • Design and implement GNC solutions for new spacecraft platforms and mission payloads.
  • Analyze, develop, and integrate sensors, actuators, algorithms, flight software, and GNC electronics.
  • Support subsystem requirements definition and flow-down, with emphasis on design for cost, manufacturability, and test.
  • Promote reuse of heritage products and identify where modifications are needed.
  • Lead or contribute to multiple design activities, including spacecraft, payload, satellite bus, and launch integration efforts.
  • Participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and engineering task execution across the full development lifecycle.
  • Develop high-fidelity simulation architectures for GNC performance analysis, algorithm validation, and mission trade studies.
  • Build, maintain, and update simulation models to reflect design changes, mission requirements, and product-line roadmaps.
  • Run Monte Carlo analyses, linear covariance assessments, and closed-loop performance evaluations to verify system-level requirements.
  • Automate simulation workflows and document artifacts, assumptions, and validation results to support design reviews and certification.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM or a related scientific field; master's degree preferred.
  • At least 3 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 1 year with a master's degree.
  • Experience with MATLAB/Simulink; familiarity with STK.
  • Ability to model, simulate, and analyze spacecraft dynamics, sensors, actuators, or control algorithms.
  • Exposure to software development practices, verification, or validation activities.
  • Experience with at least one programming or scripting language such as C/C++, Python, or TCL.
  • Strong analytical skills and willingness to collaborate in a team environment.
  • US citizenship is required; only US persons may apply.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance; active Secret or higher DoD clearance is highly desirable.
  • Periodic travel of less than 20% to customer or partner sites, including occasional international travel.

Benefits

  • Remote work location.
  • Salary range of $90K-$125K.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work on advanced space technology and challenging engineering problems.
  • Equal opportunity employer with non-discrimination policies.
  • Drug-free workplace with pre-employment screening required for selected candidates.

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