GNC Trajectory Engineer
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Position Description:
Banner Defense is in search of a GNC / Trajectory Engineer to join our team! In this role you will support MDA Targets and Countermeasures program in performing technical analysis and assessment of missile defense targets, specifically in areas of Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC), Modeling & Simulation (M&S), trajectory, and vehicle performance.
Responsibilities:
Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) office with development of Missile Defense System (MDS) target vehicles
Support all aspects of target design, analysis, and test to include requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, analysis, and reporting
Technical focus areas include Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC), Modeling and Simulation (M&S), and vehicle performance assessments
Assess target vehicle GNC design and performance
Generate and analyze target vehicle 6-DoF and 3-DoF trajectory data using industry standard (e.g., TAOS) and in-house developed (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++) tools
Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas
Utilize knowledge, skills, and experience with missile characteristics, design, and analysis to support engineering activities and data product development
Required Skills/Experience:
Masters in STEM field with 12+ years' experience working on missile defense-related or other DoD program / project OR
Bachelors in STEM field with 20+ years' experience working on missile defense-related or other DoD program / project
Experience working independently and leading teams/tasks to analyze and resolve engineering/technical problems
Strong understanding of principles of aerodynamics; equations of motion; coordinate systems; vehicle dynamics; guidance, navigation, and control; etc.
Experience with missile trajectory analysis to include working in different coordinate frames, endo- and exo-atmospheric behaviors, and identifying key trajectory parameters
Proficient with MATLAB and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Strong oral and written communication skills
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Travel up to 25% is required
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