Guidance Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Salary: $90,833–$100,767 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 Systems Engineer

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The Guidance Systems Engineer joins the Guidance Systems team to perform analysis, design, implementation, and test activities as part of a system development effort. This role involves supporting Internal Research & Development activities focused on inertial guidance within the Advanced Guidance Lab. Key responsibilities include developing guidance concepts, test equipment, Position Navigation & Timing tools, and lab infrastructure. The successful candidate will utilize MATLAB, C, C++, Python, JavaScript, and LabView to advance technology. Required skills include an understanding of Guidance Navigation & Controls, electronics, electrical systems, and closed loop control. Preferred experience includes Model Based Systems Engineering, AI, FPGA design, circuit analysis, and estimation theory. The work addresses technical problems in inertial sensors, filtering, and data reduction to provide integrated solutions for complex mission requirements.

Skills

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

What you'll do

Perform analysis, design, implementation, and test activities as part of a system development effort.
Support Internal Research & Development (IRAD) activities specifically in the area of inertial guidance.
Develop guidance concepts, technologies, and test equipment for the Advanced Guidance Lab.
Maintain Position Navigation & Timing (PNT) tools and laboratory infrastructure.
Utilize MATLAB and engineering systems to advance company technology and guidance navigation controls.
Operate basic laboratory environments and electrical/electronic systems.
Deliver integrated solutions to meet changing customer business needs.
Perform simulation and modeling using embedded programming languages like C, C++, and Python.

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 with 2 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 6 months of experience.
Must demonstrate a scientific background and understanding of Guidance Navigation & Controls.
Must have experience with MATLAB, engineering systems, and electronics/electrical systems.
Must be able to operate basic laboratory environments and equipment.
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience (preferred).
AI experience (preferred).

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