- Full Time
- Huntsville, AL
Mobius
Mobius is an award winning, Small Business Administration (SBA) certified Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) company and certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing engineering, analytical, and programmatic expertise to the Federal Government and commercial customers. Our mission is to provide innovative advanced technology solutions to customers facing issues of national and global significance. We strive to be admired for excellent people, fair and honest partnership, innovative problem solving, and exceptional performance.
Come join our team! Mobius is seeking an amazingly talented Principal GNC & Trajectory Engineer. In this role you will provide technical and advisory assistance to Targets Program Office by aiding in the refinement and implementation of Target trajectories in support of the agencies flight test events to validate the weapon and system sensors. This position is located in Huntsville, AL.
Duties of a Principal GNC & Trajectory Engineer may include:
- Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Directorate for Test (DT) Targets program office in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test including requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis and reporting.
- Utilize knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development with focus areas including Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC), Modeling and Simulation (M&S), and vehicle performance assessments.
- Generate and analyze target vehicle 6-DoF and 3-DoF trajectory data using industry standard (e.g., TAOS) and in-house developed (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++) tools, supporting flight test analysis and reporting (including analyzing vehicle onboard instrumentation data and generating trajectory reconstruction.
- Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of principles of aerodynamics; equations of motion; coordinate systems; Vehicle dynamics; guidance, navigation, and control; etc.
- Experience with missile trajectory analysis to include working in different coordinate frames, endo- and exo-atmospheric behaviors, and identifying key trajectory parameters
- Knowledge of satellite orbital mechanics, ephemeris, orbit propagation, perturbations, determination, and maneuver planning
- Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages
- Skilled in use of modeling and simulation tools (e.g., TAOS, STK)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate technical information to senior MDA leaders.
- Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes ·
- Experience in any or all of the following disciplines: Design, CAD, Trajectory, Radar Cross Section (RCS) Signatures, Optical Signatures
- Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks
- Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel
Education
- Master’s degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 12 years of related DoD experience.
Clearance
- Active secret clearance, or the ability to quickly qualify for one.
Mobius Benefits: Mobius offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental and vision plans, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Leave and much more.
Mobius is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
To apply for this job please visit mobius-llc.com.
Terms used in this posting
- 401k
- A retirement savings plan offered by U.S. employers, often with the company matching a portion of what you contribute.
Explore Mobius online
Working in Huntsville, Madison County
Weather right now in Huntsville, Madison County: checking… · Local time: · Air quality: · Daylight:
Alabama is a state in the Southeastern and Deep Southern regions of the United States. It borders Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area, and the 24th-most populous of the 50 U.S. states.
🇦🇱 Relocation safety for Albania: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
- Elevation 199m (653 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
Job details above are provided by the employer/source. The sections on this page are compiled from public data sources with AI assistance.
Accommodations: if you need a workplace accommodation to apply for or perform this job, see ADA.gov or EEOC.gov for guidance on your rights and how to request one.
Keep exploring on Get A Job.ai
Not quite the right fit? Your next opportunity is a click away.
- Browse all jobs
- More jobs by category
- Remote jobs you can do from anywhere
- Research typical pay for this role
- Set a job alert so new matches reach you first
- Upload your resume to apply faster
Hiring instead? Post a job and reach candidates searching right now.