GNC Engineer

Responsibilities

• Developing advanced control system algorithms for aerospace applications
• Developing algorithms for sensor and system research and threat analysis
• Developing and analyzing aerospace GNC systems, including both hardware and software
• Implementing models and algorithms in Python, C/C++, and/or MATLAB
• Working in small teams of highly skilled developers
• Participating in laboratory and field tests to collect and analyze experimental data
• Communicating technical ideas and implementations through reports and presentations

Requirements

• Active Top Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field, or B.S. + 3 years equivalent experience
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python and/or MATLAB
• Experience in implementing aerospace control algorithms, filters and models
• Experience developing and giving technical presentations

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with software build and scripting tools and CI/CD practices
• Understanding of orbital and flight dynamics and modeling
• Experience with Kalman filtering and related techniques
• Experience using collaborative source code management tools like Git or Subversion
• Experience building, operating and analyzing GNSS systems
• Experience in implementing guidance, navigation and control systems hardware and sensors

About the Company

STR specializes in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security, focusing on cyber, next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, electronic warfare, and artificial intelligence algorithms.