Guidance Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Salary: $90,833–$100,767 / yr
Posted: 97 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
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, Model Based Systems Engineering, and AI experience 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 LabView, estimation theory, filtering, and data reduction to solve complex problems in guidance navigation and controls within a laboratory environment.

Skills

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

What you'll do

Perform analysis, design, implementation, and test activities for guidance systems development.
Support Internal Research & Development (IRAD) activities focused on inertial guidance.
Develop test equipment, Position Navigation & Timing (PNT) tools, and lab infrastructure.
Operate basic laboratory environments and specialized testing equipment.
Deliver integrated engineering solutions to meet changing customer business needs.
Utilize MATLAB and embedded programming languages like C, C++, and Python for system development.
Conduct circuit design, analysis, and FPGA design for guidance systems.
Apply estimation theory, filtering, and data reduction techniques to guidance data.

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 have a scientific background and understanding of Guidance Navigation & Controls.
Must have experience with MATLAB and engineering systems.
Must have knowledge of electronics, electrical systems, and laboratory equipment operations.
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience (preferred).
AI experience (preferred).

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