Specialist, GNC Engineer I

L3Harris

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L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

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TL;DR · Specialist, GNC Engineer I

Specialist, GNC Engineer 1 joins the Agile Development Group to develop and evaluate system capabilities for advanced unmanned air systems, radar, weapon, and RF sensor platforms. This role involves developing guidance, navigation, and control algorithms, building high-fidelity simulations, implementing software prototypes, and performing root-cause analysis of anomalies. The engineer will create dynamic models for vehicle aerodynamics, propulsion, and sensor systems while designing controllers to meet stability requirements. Key responsibilities include integrating multi-sensor feedback for state estimation and supporting the development of technical standards and reusable resources. Candidates must be proficient in MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++ while possessing expertise in physics or rigid body dynamics. The role focuses on solving complex navigation and tracking problems across various vehicle types and mission profiles to ensure performance across diverse operating conditions.

What you'll do

  • Develop and evaluate guidance, navigation, and control algorithms to meet mission requirements.
  • Build high-fidelity simulations and dynamic models of vehicle aerodynamics, propulsion, and sensor systems.
  • Design, implement, and tune controllers to ensure vehicle stability and performance across various conditions.
  • Integrate multi-sensor feedback to support navigation, tracking, and state estimation solutions.
  • Perform root-cause analysis on system anomalies and develop corresponding corrective actions.
  • Assess system performance and robustness through rigorous analysis, simulation, and physical testing.
  • Develop technical standards, tools, and reusable resources to improve GNC organizational processes.
  • Communicate design, analysis, and test results clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering or technical field with 4 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.
  • Minimum of 8 years of related engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Active US secret security clearance.
  • Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++.
  • Demonstrated technical competency in at least one GNC discipline, such as guidance, navigation, control theory, tracking, or state estimation.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Advanced degree in a related engineering or technical field (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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