About the job
Join Systems Technology Research (STR) as a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer and collaborate with a diverse team of researchers and engineers focused on pioneering technologies that have a profound and immediate impact on national security. At STR, we value the unique skills, experiences, and perspectives of each employee, which are crucial in delivering innovative solutions to complex national security challenges. Our culture emphasizes the development of impactful technologies through collaborative efforts while adhering to the highest standards of craftsmanship and quality.
We are seeking a GNC Engineer with a robust background in aerospace guidance, navigation, and control systems technology. Key areas of interest include advanced filtering and estimation techniques, flight control system design, and aerospace systems modeling. The ideal candidate will contribute to a team of algorithm and software developers in a dynamic, results-oriented prototyping environment.
We welcome applicants proficient in at least one high-level programming language (e.g., C/C++, Python, and/or MATLAB) to create models and algorithmic technologies that support system analysis and development. A solid understanding and practical experience with guidance and control systems hardware will enhance the development of these models and technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement advanced control system algorithms for aerospace applications.
- Develop algorithms for sensor and system research and threat analysis.
- Analyze and develop aerospace GNC systems, encompassing both hardware and software.
- Implement models and algorithms using Python, C/C++, and/or MATLAB.
- Collaborate in small teams of highly skilled developers in these domains.
- Engage in laboratory and field tests to collect and analyze experimental data to support the verification, validation, and enhancement of technical solutions.
- Communicate technical ideas and implementations through comprehensive reports and presentations.

