(GNC) Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer - Casual

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Job Summary

The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital mechanics; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments.

The Guidance Analysis Department is seeking an experienced Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer - (MTS Retiree Casual R3). The engineer will provide (GNC) support for launch vehicle, missile systems, and missile defense systems for a wide range of customers including the Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC), the Missile Defense Agency, and other civil customers (e.g. NASA). This is a casual part-time role with remote consideration as well as various nationwide locations available. 

Work Model 

This position has the option to be fully remote anywhere within the United States as the business needs allow.  

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assess GNC performance of launch, missile defense, and missile system 

• Develop 6 degree-of-freedom trajectory analysis simulations 

• Derive multi-body, flexible body dynamics equations for supported vehicles 

• Perform frequency domain linear stability analysis for launch and missile systems 

• Support multiple programs and work independently with both internal and external customers as a technical authority, consultant, primary investigator, or project leader 

• Provide oversight, guidance, and technical advice on customer projects, which may include specialized analytical and experimental studies launch vehicle and missile defense GNC systems 

• Verify contractor designs, approaches, and overall system performance 

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent is required

• Minimum of (12) years of applicable professional or educational experience is required

• A strong working knowledge of electronics, mechanical design, control systems, inertial sensors, …