Engineer II – Systems – Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Job at Baesystems (Boulder)

Job Description

This position is for an engineer who can work in a team to develop and test guidance, navigation, and control systems from preliminary design through flight for space programs. The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

Job Responsibility

Perform Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C) engineering tasks throughout the lifecycle of programs or Research & Development (R&D) projects
Understand and refine requirements for attitude knowledge and pointing, agility, line-of-sight stability, orbit position knowledge, delta-v accuracy, mechanism control, and payload sun avoidance
Provide analyses in the form of released documents: attitude knowledge and pointing budget, orbit determination and trajectory budget, agility analysis, maneuver settling, component selection and placement, emergency mode, and dynamics and control system stability
Understand GN&C component interfaces
Support the development, test and evaluation of hardware, software, support equipment and systems as required for GN&C
Support program from new business to flight including proposal support, concept development with trades
design of the GN&C
procurement
integration and test (I&T) of the GN&C
and on-orbit technical support for the GN&C
Clearly and thoroughly document the GN&C approach in Systems Engineering Reports, including detailed description of technical designs and applicable BAE Systems philosophy
Prepare and give presentations to peers, management and customers
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment
Perform other duties as necessary

Requirements

BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 2 or more years of related experience
Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience
Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education
Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education
A desire to learn and ask questions
Superb writing and presentation skills
Goal oriented with excellent organizational skills, a team mindset, and capable of coming up to speed quickly on assigned programs
A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access
U.S. Person Required
U.S. Citizenship Required

Nice to have

A current, active Top Secret security clearance is preferred
Experience in Guidance, Navigation, Control (GNC), Attitude Determination & Control Subsystems (ADCS), Dynamics & Control Systems, or related space vehicle systems preferred
Advanced computer application skills, such as Python, MATLAB, Simulink, and other analytical tools preferred
Experience with simulator/hardware test development and execution, as well as mission operations preferred

What we offer

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program
Is Relocation Available: Yes

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