Senior Guidance Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Salary: $100,219–$111,180 / 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 · Senior Guidance Systems Engineer

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The Senior Guidance Systems Engineer will join the Guidance Systems team to provide leadership during 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. Key responsibilities include developing guidance concepts, test equipment, Position Navigation & Timing tools, and lab infrastructure. The successful candidate must possess a scientific background in Guidance Navigation & Controls and proficiency in MATLAB, engineering systems, and electronics. Required technical skills include simulation, modeling, and embedded programming using C, C++, Python, and JavaScript. Additional expertise in Model Based Systems Engineering, AI, FPGA design, closed loop control, and LabView is preferred. The work addresses complex technical problems involving inertial sensors, estimation theory, and data reduction for defense applications.

Skills

Guidance Navigation & Controls MATLAB Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) C C++ Python JavaScript FPGA LabView Circuit Design Closed Loop Control Estimation Theory Filtering Agile Embedded Programming Microcontrollers AI PNT

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 guidance concepts, technologies, and Position Navigation & Timing (PNT) tools.
Design and develop test equipment and laboratory infrastructure for the Advanced Guidance Lab.
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 modeling.
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 2 years of experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 months 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 be able to operate basic laboratory environments and equipment.
Experience leading a team (preferred).
Experience with MBSE, AI, simulation, modeling, and embedded programming (C, C++, Python, JavaScript) (preferred).

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