GNC Engineer, Modeling & Simulation

- Develop and maintain high-fidelity flight dynamics and vehicle simulation models.

- Implement equations of motion in C++ and Python for real-time and offline simulation environments.

- Collaborate with the aerodynamics team to incorporate aerodynamic models derived from CFD and wind tunnel testing.

- Perform system identification and parameter estimation to generate accurate plant models.

- Build and sustain simulation infrastructure supporting GNC verification and validation in SITL and HITL environments.

- Develop test harnesses, logging frameworks, and automated validation tools for simulation assets.

- Integrate with CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous simulation regression testing and model integrity.

- Document and maintain model assumptions, configurations, and validation results.

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.

- 3+ years of experience developing and deploying navigation or simulation systems.

- Proficiency in C++ and Python, with strong understanding of software design for simulation environments.

- Experience using modern software development tools such as Git and Jira.

- Familiarity with CI/CD strategies and tools for code integration and automated testing.

- Experience modeling fixed-wing aircraft dynamics and control systems.

- Deep understanding of atmospheric flight kinematics and aerodynamics.

- Familiarity with satellite constellation modeling or orbital mechanics.

- Experience with radar seeker modeling and sensor integration.

- Background in real-time systems or embedded simulation environments.