What You’ll Get to Do Architect, analyze, and implement a GN&C system for flight test vehicles Develop control laws and algorithms from conceptual design through simulation, testing, implementation, flight testing, and qualification Lead the development of GN&C analysis tools and techniques Work closely with Range Flight Safety and Flight Ops teams to gain range approvals for flight tests Develop flight test plans, support flight test events, conduct flight test data analysis Define, develop, and implement simulations and tools vital for analysis and verification Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, system qualification/certification, and flight readiness activities
What You Have Degree in engineering or a related discipline 10+ years GN&C experience 7+ years of experience developing control systems in the aerospace or aviation industry Experience in verifying GN&C algorithm performance via simulation and flight test Deep knowledge of flight control and navigation sensor systems including modeling and analysis An obsession with testing and applying test data to formulate design Consummate verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated enthusiasm for cross-functional team success Demonstrated enthusiasm for mentoring and training early career engineers and technicians Demonstrated resilience and flexibility in the face of technical setbacks. Ability to meet ITAR requirements
What Will Set You Apart Experience in complex, nonlinear flight control design methods Demonstrated knowledge in both classical and modern control design techniques Good system engineering and configuration management skills Experience with rockets, missiles, or other aerospace vehicle systems Flight test experience Active DoD US government security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one A personal passion for engineering as it applies to rockets, aircraft, and hypersonic travel
ITAR Requirements This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be able to meet ITAR requirements (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State). You can learn more about ITAR here. Venus Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] or call (281) 203-0027.This email and phone number were created exclusively to assist job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Messages or any other purposes, such as following up on an application, third party staffing agencies, website technical issues, or any other issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Messages will be returned within five business days. For additional information about our Equal Opportunity Employment Policy, please visit our EEOP page.