GNC Engineer - Navigation SME
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description BAE Systems is looking for an experienced
Guidance, Navigation and Controls Engineer focused on Navigation to
work on a team of GNC Engineers solving complex problems and
bringing new technologies to market. This is an on-site or hybrid
on-site position in Minneapolis working a 9/80 schedule with every
other Friday off. This is a technical position performing guidance,
navigation and control algorithm design and analysis for precision
guided munition systems from concept to deployment. The primary
focus of this position is navigation solution and tracking filter
design, analysis, implementation, documentation, integration and
test. The Guidance, Navigation and Control Group is responsible for
all requirements, trade studies, algorithm designs and performance
analyses required to develop products that navigate, guide and fly
precisely and accurately.Job Responsibilities:
- Design, analysis and optimization of aided navigation systems,
target track filters, mid-course and terminal guidance
algorithms
- Analysis and integration of strapdown seekers, GPS receivers,
radar data, and inertial measurement units
- Flight test support, data reduction and verification
- Use Kalman filtering, and other estimation techniques, to
provided aided navigation solutions, target state estimates and
other observers for guided flight
- Apply digital signal processing techniques and navigation
system error analysis to verify sensor and filter performance
- Generate preflight performance predictions and adjust based on
post flight reconstruction and analysis
- Develop, modify, and maintain software tools to include
evaluation of nominal and Monte Carlo flight conditions at various
levels of modeling fidelity
- Prepare presentations, reports, research, and other contract
deliverables related to designs, analyses, and tests
performedRequired Education, Experience, & Skills
- Typically a Master's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or
Aerospace Engineering or Applied Mathematics or Applied Physics and
6+ years of experience in Guidance, Navigation or Controls theory,
test and analysis.
- Experience developing and verifying models of concept flight
systems and subsystems for strapdown seekers, radar systems,
GPS/GNSS, launch platforms, inertial measurement units,
magnetometers.
- Experience developing and verifying models of concept flight
systems and subsystems for Navigation, upfinding, and air data
estimation solutions.
- Developed and demonstrated advanced aided navigation solutions
with strapdown inertial measurement units (IMU's).
- Experience performing systems engineering trade studies,
analysis of alternatives, sensitivity analysis, etc.
- Proficiency with modeling and simulation using Simulink and
analysis and optimization in Matlab.
- Proactive, self-starting, independent, flexible engineer with
excellent interpersonal skills.Preferred Education, Experience, &
Skills
- PhD in Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or
Applied Mathematics or Applied Physics.
- Experience with requirements analysis, stability analysis, and
mission effectiveness analysis.
- Developed, tested and delivered code for a guided munition or
other flight systems.
- Proven skills at developing, testing, and refining flight
algorithms (Navigation filters, track filters, air data estimation,
autopilots, guidance algorithms).
- Recent task management experience in an engineering development
environment (schedule and budget tracking/work package
management).
- Demonstrated presentation skills and experience interfacing
with customer.
- Working knowledge of C/C++.
- Current Department of Defense Secret Clearance.Pay
InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $118129 - $200864Please note:
This range is based on our market pay structures. However,
individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors
including, but not limited to: business considerations, local
market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate
qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee
Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects
of their life, including their health and financial well-being.
Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:
health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a
401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident
insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal
plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home,
auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off,
paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid
parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and
state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company
recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition
awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level
and/or job specifics.About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE
Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an
international defense, aerospace and security company which
delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and
naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security,
information technology solutions and customer support services.
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission,
but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your
passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security
with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence
solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national
security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a
big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a
rewarding career that truly makes a difference.The Platforms &
Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big
stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers,
and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take
pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front
lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of
those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some
of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.Our
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:At BAE Systems, we
work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees
are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need
for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the
company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our
workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most
sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful
professional development experiences to our employees and invest in
social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive
purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to
do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be
one where you will learn, grow and belong.BAE Systems is committed
to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran
status, disability, or any other protected class.
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