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Guidance Navigation Controls Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.

Sep 17
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Engineering - Systems
Huntsville, AL (On-Site/Office)Colorado Springs, CO (On-Site/Office)

Principal Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer

MTSI is seeking engineers with experience in developing 6-Degree-Of-Freedom simulations with experience with Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms. The candidate will join a team delivering modeling, simulation, and analytical products of kinetic weapon system concepts for the Missile Defense Agency. This role offers the opportunity to work on high visibility, cutting-edge missile system programs and contribute to innovative solutions for national defense.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct performance analysis, design, integration, and testing of GNC systems for offensive and defensive missile systems.

• Collaborate with engineers and developers to prototype and test weapon system concepts using legacy high-fidelity 6-DOF simulations in FORTRAN and C++.

• Provide detailed analytical products for emerging missile and weapon system concepts supporting DoD programs.

• Lead and support ongoing missile programs and contribute to the development of corporate tool sets.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 8-14 years of experience in missile systems development, including ballistic and hypersonic missiles, tactical weapons, BMDS interceptors, kill vehicles, on-board algorithms, and related analysis.

Must have an Active Secret Clearance; U.S. citizenship required

• Demonstrated capability in GNC system performance analysis and design.

• Experience with 6-DOF simulation models of:

o Aerodynamics

o Autopilots Design and Tuning

o Guidance Algorithms

o Navigation Systems & filters

o Propulsion

o Kalman Filters

• Candidate should also have demonstrated ability to formulate and conduct analyses at the missile system and subsystem level to support requirements development and performance assessment.

• Software development skills include but not limited to FORTRAN, C, C++, Python, Matlab

• Experience integrating models from different coding languages

• Experience with hypersonic advanced concepts and strategic missions

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree or PHD is preferred

• 12-20 years of relevant experience
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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned technology firm specializing in Digital Engineering, Space Systems, Unmanned Systems, Flight Test Engineering, Modeling and Simulation, Cybersecurity, and DevOps for vital defense and intelligence programs. MTSI excels in delivering premier solutions to address global challenges. Founded in 1993, MTSI now operates across 20+ global offices and field sites. Perks of being part of MTSI's employee-ownership culture include: • 6% 401k matching with immediate vesting • Semi-annual performance bonuses • Company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) • 20 days of paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules • Optional zero-deductible BC/BS insurance with FSA • Certified as a top workplace Join us in a company with a long-term strategy and a commitment to our employee-owners, free from external shareholders' demands.