Current jobs related to Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineering Lead - Huntsville, Alabama - Jacobs

  • Guidance Navigation Control Engineer

    1 week ago

    Huntsville, Alabama, United States Qualis Corporation Full time

    Job Title: Guidance Navigation Control EngineerJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Guidance Navigation Control Engineer to join our team at Qualis Corporation. The successful candidate will have expertise in position, velocity, and timing algorithms, as well as experience in system engineering, design, analysis, and test.Key Responsibilities:Develop...

  • Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer

    1 month ago

    Huntsville, Alabama, United States Qualis Corporation Full time

    Job Title: Guidance Navigation and Control EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer to join our team at Qualis Corporation. The successful candidate will have expertise in position, velocity, and timing algorithms and will be responsible for developing and applying advanced algorithms, methods, and theories in...

  • Senior Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Huntsville, Alabama, United States TriVector Full time

    Job Title: Senior Guidance Navigation and Control EngineerTriVector Services, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Senior Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will provide expertise to NASA's Human Landing System (HLS) Program at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).Key Responsibilities:Lead...

  • Senior Guidance Navigation and Control Systems Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Huntsville, Alabama, United States TriVector Full time

    Job Title: Senior Guidance Navigation and Control Systems EngineerWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Systems Engineer to join our team at TriVector Services, Inc. As a key member of our GNC team, you will provide expertise to NASA's Human Landing System (HLS) Program at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).Key...

  • Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems Expert

    2 weeks ago

    Huntsville, Alabama, United States Mclaurin Aerospace Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems Expert to join our team at Mclaurin Aerospace. As a key member of our Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and overseeing the implementation of GN&C systems for various space-related projects.Key...

  • Robotics Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Huntsville, Alabama, United States Leidos Full time

    Job SummaryLeidos is seeking a skilled Robotics Computer Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL. As a member of our Guidance, Navigation, and Control team, you will work on cutting-edge navigation systems for customers who require advanced technology in the field.This role offers a unique blend of analytical and hands-on tasks, including algorithm...

  • Aerospace Guidance Systems Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Huntsville, Alabama, United States Amentum Full time

    Join Amentum as an Aerospace Guidance EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled Aerospace Guidance Engineer to join our team at Amentum. As an Aerospace Guidance Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and verifying guidance algorithms for real-time trajectory optimization for the Human Landing Systems (HLS) project.About the...

  • Navigation Software Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Huntsville, Alabama, United States Leidos Full time

    Unlock the Future of NavigationAt Leidos, we're pushing the boundaries of navigation technology to create innovative solutions for our customers. As a Navigation Software Engineer, you'll play a critical role in developing cutting-edge navigation algorithms and software frameworks that enable our customers to navigate complex environments with precision and...

  • Radar Navigation Systems Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Huntsville, Alabama, United States Blue Origin Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Radar Navigation Systems Engineer to join our team at Blue Origin. As a key member of our Lunar Transportation business unit, you will play a critical role in the development of our Blue Moon lander product lines.This position reports to the Navigation and Sensors Group in Blue Origin's Lunar Permanence business unit....

  • Navigation Software Engineer

    1 week ago

    Huntsville, Alabama, United States Leidos Full time

    Job SummaryLeidos is seeking a skilled Navigation Software Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL. As a Navigation Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and deploying novel navigation algorithms for optimal estimation and signal processing on various computing architectures for real-time fielded execution.Key ResponsibilitiesDeploy...

  • Geo-Physical Navigation Engineer

    1 month ago

    Huntsville, Alabama, United States Leidos Full time

    Job Title: Geo-Physical Navigation EngineerLeidos is seeking a skilled Geo-Physical Navigation Engineer to join our team at the Leidos Innovation Center (LInC) in Huntsville, AL.Job Summary:We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced engineer to develop and demonstrate new alternative navigation technologies to meet urgent military operational...

  • Navigation Software Engineer Position

    1 month ago

    Huntsville, Alabama, United States Leidos Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Navigation Software EngineerJob Summary:Leidos is seeking a skilled Navigation Software Engineer to join our team. As a Navigation Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and deploying novel navigation algorithms for optimal estimation and signal processing on various computing architectures for real-time fielded...

  • Geo-Physical Navigation Systems Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Huntsville, Alabama, United States Leidos Full time

    Job SummaryLeidos is seeking a skilled Geo-Physical Navigation Engineer to join our team at the Leidos Innovation Center (LInC) in Huntsville, AL. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and demonstrating new alternative navigation technologies to meet urgent military operational needs.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop mathematical...

  • Principal Inertial Navigation Systems Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Huntsville, Alabama, United States Blue Origin Full time

    Transform Space Exploration with UsAt Blue Origin, we're pushing the boundaries of space travel and exploration. As a Principal Inertial Navigation Engineer, you'll play a critical role in developing the navigation systems that will enable millions of people to live and work in space.About the RoleWe're seeking a highly skilled and experienced engineer to...

  • Senior Position Navigation Timing Expert

    1 month ago

    Huntsville, Alabama, United States Qualis Corporation Full time

    Job Title: Senior Position Navigation TimingQualis Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Senior Position Navigation Timing professional to join our team of experts in Huntsville, AL.Job SummaryWe are looking for a seasoned professional with extensive knowledge of alternative position, velocity, and timing algorithms to lead our navigation timing team. The...

  • Principal Inertial Navigation Systems Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Huntsville, Alabama, United States Blue Origin Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Principal Inertial Navigation Engineer to join our team at Blue Origin. As a key member of our Enterprise Engineering group, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of inertial navigation systems for our spaceflight systems.ResponsibilitiesLead the design, development, and testing...

  • Senior Software Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Huntsville, Alabama, United States Qualis Corporation Full time

    Job Title: Senior EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to join our team at Qualis Corporation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing complex controls and estimation algorithms for position navigation and timing solutions.Key Responsibilities:Develop and apply advanced algorithm design methods, theories, and...

  • Robotics Engineer

    1 month ago

    Huntsville, Alabama, United States Leidos Full time

    Job Title: Robotics Computer EngineerJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Robotics Computer Engineer to join our team at Leidos. As a key member of our Guidance, Navigation, Control, and Autonomy Branch, you will be responsible for developing and integrating navigation algorithms for autonomous robotic operations.Key Responsibilities:Design and...

  • Senior Position Navigation Timing Expert

    2 weeks ago

    Huntsville, Alabama, United States Qualis Corporation Full time

    Job OverviewQualis Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Senior Position Navigation Timing professional to join our team of experts in Huntsville, AL.Key Responsibilities:Develop and apply advanced algorithms, methods, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of alternative position, velocity, and timing acquisition.Utilize demonstrated...

  • Robotics Computer Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Huntsville, Alabama, United States Leidos Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Robotics Computer Engineer to join our team at Leidos. As a member of our Guidance, Navigation, Control, and Autonomy Branch, you will play a critical role in developing cutting-edge navigation systems for customers who require advanced technology.Key ResponsibilitiesIntegrate sensors and computing platforms over various...

Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineering Lead

2 months ago

Huntsville, Alabama, United States Jacobs Full time

Your Contribution:

Innovating Today. Shaping Tomorrow.

We are committed to your growth and achievements. Our endeavors go beyond mere projects; they represent our collective challenge as individuals. This is why we adopt a thoughtful and collaborative methodology in every partnership we forge.

At Jacobs, we question conventional wisdom and redefine approaches to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges, transforming ambitious concepts into intelligent solutions for a more interconnected and sustainable future.

Craft your career with an organization that motivates and empowers you to produce your finest work, enabling you to evolve, advance, and thrive—today and in the future.

Shape Your Career:

Advance With Us

Your professional development is important to us; hence, we provide numerous avenues for you to enhance your career. With opportunities for professional and leadership growth such as Team Lead Academy, educational reimbursement, mentorship, and company-sponsored networking events, you can navigate your career trajectory on your own terms with a company that believes in your potential.

A Community Where You Are Valued

At the Space Exploration Group (JSEG), individuals are central to our operations. We embrace a rich diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect everyone—our employees, clients, and partners—to treat each other with dignity and respect. This commitment involves fostering inclusion, celebrating diversity, and valuing the unique contributions each person brings to our workplace.

Prioritize Your Well-Being

Our extensive benefits package encompasses wellness initiatives, generous paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, employee perks, and much more. With these offerings, along with flexible scheduling options and the possibility of remote work a few days a week (subject to customer requirements), we are dedicated to supporting you in achieving a balanced and fulfilling life—both professionally and personally.

Overview:

The Space Exploration Group (JSEG) Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) team is a high-performing unit engaged in complex tasks to design and integrate GN&C systems for projects ranging from CubeSats to NASA's Space Launch System (SLS). We are on the lookout for exceptionally qualified candidates to assist in the design, development, and oversight of the Human Lander Systems Program within the Control Systems Design and Analysis branch at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center as a Dynamics, Controls, Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Lead Integration Engineer. This thrilling role will play a pivotal part in facilitating human missions back to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities encompass, but are not limited to:

  • Lead the development, verification, and validation of 6-DoF simulation software, coordinating with engineers across various teams, organizations, and centers.
  • Oversee the creation and validation of multi-body spacecraft, landers, and launch vehicles dynamics equations of motion.
  • Delegate and monitor tasks, providing guidance and mentorship to junior engineers in dynamics derivation, modeling, simulation, and analysis.
  • Collaborate with HLS partners to understand their design/test data and potentially engage in their testing processes.
  • Analyze HLS partners' flight data periodically and present insights to NASA management.
  • Model, develop, simulate, and assess launch vehicle, lander, and spacecraft performance and stability.
  • Tackle intricate challenges related to the design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and verification of control systems and 6-DoF models and simulations.
  • Enhance, maintain, and improve software simulations, tools, and scripts.
  • Plan and oversee the design, integration, analysis, and documentation of GN&C products.
  • Conduct and analyze 6-DoF Monte Carlo simulations.
  • Perform trade studies and/or sensitivity analyses concerning launch vehicles, landers, and spacecraft.
  • Create, edit, and debug software using Matlab, Simulink, and Simscape.
  • Prepare and deliver technical reports and/or briefings, including result visualizations.
  • Draft and review engineering and software documentation.

Qualifications:

A degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is required. A degree from an ABET-accredited institution is preferred. Typical experience requirements include a PhD with at least 4 years of experience, a master's with at least 8 years of experience, or a BS with at least 10 years of experience.

Essential Skills/Experience:

  • Demonstrated experience in providing technical leadership, planning, task tracking, and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Ability to derive multi-body spacecraft dynamics equations of motion, including both nonlinear and linear state equations, and integrate subsystem models into larger simulations.
  • Expertise in modeling, simulating, and analyzing the performance of launch vehicles, spacecraft, and/or landers.
  • Experience in software development, verification, and validation.
  • Modeling of spacecraft components/subsystems including Thrust Vector Control (TVC) actuators, Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters, slosh, pogo, rigid and/or flexible body dynamics, and/or sensors.
  • Proficiency in programming with Matlab, Simulink, Simscape, and C/C++.
  • Experience conducting trade studies, sensitivity analyses, and/or Monte Carlo simulations related to launch vehicles, landers, and/or spacecraft.
  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated, capable of independently managing projects from inception to completion with minimal oversight.
  • Ability to lead and collaborate effectively with team members, both locally and remotely across various facilities or vendors.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

  • Modeling of lander descent and touchdown dynamics.
  • Design and development of flight control systems, including TVC and RCS/Phase plane.
  • Analyzing system performance in time and frequency domains (Nichols, Bode, Nyquist, Root Locus, etc.) using parametric, Monte Carlo, and statistical techniques.
  • Programming in additional languages such as Python.
  • Familiarity with trajectory and orbital dynamics.
  • Experience in creating animations/visualizations from results of 3-DoF/6-DoF simulations using tools like Unreal Engine, Satellite Tool Kit (STK), etc.
  • Model-based design experience.

Essential Functions:

Work Environment:

Office setting. Requires the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately, and promptly, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires professional interaction with colleagues, management, and clients (100%). Travel within the domestic USA may be required (