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Senior Guidance Navigation Control Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Astrion

Aerospace Engineer - Midlevel

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$110K - $180K/yr

Salary and designation of mid- or senior-level is commensurate with experience. REQUIRED ... Development of aerodynamics, mass properties, propulsion, guidance, navigation and control inputs ...

Astrion

Aerospace Engineer - Midlevel

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$110K - $180K/yr

Salary and designation of mid- or senior-level is commensurate with experience. REQUIRED ... Development of aerodynamics, mass properties, propulsion, guidance, navigation and control inputs ...

Blue Origin

Sr. Navigation Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$156K - $219K/yr

As a Senior Navigation Engineer in our Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) and Avionics team, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing cutting-edge navigation solutions for our ...

Draper

Principal Guidance & Control Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$95K - $245K/yr

The Principal Guidance and Control Engineer develops software for cutting-edge space and defense systems used by the US Government and commercial customers as well as internal R&D projects. A ...

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What is the difference between Senior Guidance Navigation Control Engineer vs Guidance Navigation Control Engineer?

AspectSenior Guidance Navigation Control EngineerGuidance Navigation Control Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, certifications in navigation systemsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, certifications in navigation systems
Work EnvironmentDesign, development, and testing of navigation systems in aerospace or defense industriesDevelopment and support of guidance and navigation systems in aerospace projects
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in aerospace, defense, and space industriesCommonly in aerospace, defense, and related sectors

The main difference is that a Senior Guidance Navigation Control Engineer typically has more experience, leadership responsibilities, and involvement in complex system design and integration, whereas a Guidance Navigation Control Engineer focuses on developing and implementing navigation systems under supervision or as part of a team.

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Aerospace Engineer - Midlevel

Astrion

Dahlgren, VA • On-site

$110K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

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Aerospace Engineer - Midlevel

Job Location: Dahlgren, Virginia

Job Status: Full Time

Clearance: Secret

Salary: $110,000-$180,000

SEG is seeking enthusiastic candidates to be part of our threat missile modeling and simulation team. SEG provides an intellectually stimulating environment with excellent opportunities for technical and leadership growth. This position supports SEG’s Aerospace Branch which develops trajectory models and representations of adversary missile systems.

Salary and designation of mid- or senior-level is commensurate with experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • Candidates must be US citizens with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
  • Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related degree (advanced degrees preferred)
  • Candidates must possess at least 5 years of work experience
  • Candidates should demonstrate experience and capability in one or more of the following areas: analysis and modeling of ballistic missile, cruise missile, and/or hypersonic systems including flight dynamics, vehicle performance characterization, propulsion system design, supersonic/hypersonic aerodynamics prediction, guidance, navigation, control, and flight test data analysis
  • Candidates must be familiar with MATLAB and/or Python programming languages
  • Candidates must be able to communicate well through written documentation and oral presentations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with the C++ programming language
  • Candidates should possess an active DoD Secret clearance

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Development of intelligence-based analytical models and tools to characterize and analyze threat ballistic missile, cruise missile, and hypersonic vehicle performance
    • Development of aerodynamics, mass properties, propulsion, guidance, navigation and control inputs and modules
    • Characterization of missile performance variation and uncertainty
    • Modeling of threat missile excursions and execution of design trade studies
  • Generation and evaluation of digital trajectory data using Six Degrees-of-Freedom (6-DOF) simulation tools
  • Documentation and presentation of work to internal and external customers
  • Support of ongoing activities in developing a high fidelity 6-DOF digital flight simulation environment
  • Performing research and augmenting toolsets to enhance modeling techniques and improve current processes

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