Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer I

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement guidance, navigation, and control systems for aerospace vehicles.

• Perform simulations and analyses to validate system performance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GNC systems with other subsystems.

• Develop and maintain software for GNC algorithms and systems.

• Conduct testing and troubleshooting of GNC systems to ensure reliability and performance.

• Document design processes, test results, and system performance.

• Support the development of technical proposals and presentations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).

• Typically, Entry-level with 0 - 2 years of experience.

• Basic understanding of one or more programming languages and software development principles.

• Ability to write clean, maintainable code.

• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with MATLAB/ Simulink and STK.

• Knowledge of control theory and applications.

• Experience with aerospace vehicle dynamics and modeling.

• Familiarity with sensor fusion techniques and algorithms.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:

• Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps

• Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity

• Rarely lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)

• Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials

• Rarely exposed to loud noises

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

At Sierra Space we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful. Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible. We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates are identified.

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