Guidance Advanced Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Salary: $118,519–$131,482 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Guidance Advanced Systems Engineer

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The Guidance Advanced Systems Engineer joins the Guidance Systems team to perform analysis, design, implementation, and test activities for system development. This role involves supporting Internal Research & Development activities focused on inertial guidance within the Advanced Guidance Lab and Guidance Development Lab. Key responsibilities include developing guidance concepts, test equipment tools, and lab infrastructure. The successful candidate will utilize MATLAB, LabView, and Model Based Systems Engineering to advance technology. Required technical skills include knowledge of electronics, circuit design, FPGA design, closed loop control, and embedded programming in C, C++, Python, and JavaScript. The position also requires familiarity with estimation theory, filtering, data reduction, and inertial sensors. This role solves complex problems in guidance navigation and controls to deliver innovative, integrated solutions for defense and scientific applications.

Skills

MATLAB MBSE Python C C++ JavaScript LabView FPGA Circuit Design Closed Loop Control Simulation AI Agile Embedded Programming Inertial Sensors Estimation Theory Filtering Data Reduction

What you'll do

Perform analysis, design, implementation, and test activities for guidance system development.
Support Internal Research & Development (IRAD) activities focused on inertial guidance.
Develop guidance concepts, technologies, and test equipment tools for laboratory infrastructure.
Operate basic laboratory environments and specialized testing equipment.
Deliver integrated engineering solutions to meet changing customer business needs.
Utilize MATLAB and simulation tools to model and analyze guidance navigation and controls.
Perform embedded programming using C, C++, Python, or JavaScript for microcontrollers.
Conduct circuit design, FPGA design, and closed-loop control analysis.

What we're looking for

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related field plus 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of experience.
Must have a scientific background and understanding of Guidance Navigation & Controls.
Must have experience with MATLAB, engineering systems, and electronics/electrical systems.
Must have experience with laboratory environments and equipment operations.
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) (preferred).
Experience with AI, simulation, modeling, and embedded programming in C, C++, Python, or JavaScript (preferred).

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