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Principal GNC & Trajectory Engineer

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Banner Defense

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United States , Huntsville

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130000.00 - 141000.00 USD / Year
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Be a part of our passionate and determined team on a mission to use our skills and experiences to make a difference in the defense and aerospace industry. Banner Defense is in search of a Principal GNC & Trajectory Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will provide technical and advisory assistance to the Targets Program Office by aiding in the refinement and implementation of Target trajectories in support of agencies' flight test events to validate the weapon and system sensors.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Directorate for Test (DT) Targets program office with development of missile defense target vehicles
  • Support the Targets System Engineering team in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test to include requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis and reporting
  • Utilize knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development
  • 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
  • Support flight test analysis and reporting to include analyzing vehicle onboard instrumentation data and generating trajectory reconstruction
  • Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in STEM field (e.g., physics, engineering, math.)
  • 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other DoD programs/projects
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship
  • 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
  • Knowledge of satellite orbital mechanics, ephemeris, orbit propagation, perturbations, determination, and maneuver planning
  • Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages
  • Skilled in use of modeling and simulation tools (e.g., TAOS, STK)
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Nice to have:

  • Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
  • Experience in any or all of the following disciplines: Design, CAD, Trajectory, Radar Cross Section (RCS) Signatures, Optical Signatures
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks
  • Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel
What we offer:
  • Medical (employer paid 80%)
  • Dental (employer paid 100%)
  • Vision (employer paid 100%)
  • 401k (with generous matching)
  • Profit Sharing
  • Tuition Refund
  • Paid Holidays
  • Rewards and recognition
  • Family-friendly environment
  • Professional growth opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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