Specialist, GNC Engineer

L3Harris

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Richardson, TX
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81 days ago
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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

Specialist, GNC Engineer joins the Agile Development Group to develop disruptive, next-generation capabilities for advanced unmanned air systems, radar, weapon, and RF sensor platforms. This role involves using first-principles thinking and physics to develop and evaluate guidance, navigation, and control algorithms. Day-to-day responsibilities include building high-fidelity simulations, implementing software prototypes, and creating dynamic models of vehicle aerodynamics, propulsion, hardware, actuators, and sensor systems. The engineer will design and tune controllers, integrate multi-sensor feedback for state estimation, and perform root-cause analysis of anomalies. Required technical skills include proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++, along with experience in trade studies and parametric analyses. The work focuses on delivering mission capability across various vehicle types and operating conditions while supporting the continuous improvement of technical standards and reusable resources.

What you'll do

  • Develop and evaluate guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for various vehicle types and mission profiles.
  • Build high-fidelity simulations and dynamic models for vehicle aerodynamics, propulsion, hardware, and sensors.
  • Design, implement, and tune controllers to meet specific vehicle stability and performance requirements.
  • Integrate multi-sensor feedback to support navigation, tracking, and state estimation solutions.
  • Assess system performance and robustness through analysis, simulation, and physical testing.
  • Perform root-cause analysis of technical anomalies and develop corrective actions.
  • Prepare and communicate design, analysis, and test results to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop technical standards, processes, and reusable resources to support organizational growth.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 4 years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
  • Minimum of 2 years of related engineering experience with a Master’s degree.
  • Minimum of 8 years of prior 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.
  • U.S. citizens.

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