Sr. Aerospace Guidance Engineer at CMS

Job Description:

Latest job information from CMS for the position of Sr. Aerospace Guidance Engineer. If the Sr. Aerospace Guidance Engineer vacancy in Huntsville, AL matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field from an ABET accredited university is required.  Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a minimum of a PhD with at least 19 years or experience, a Masters with at least 23 years of experience, or BS with at least 25 years of experience.

Required Skills & Experiences:

Strong evidence of the following skills is needed:

• Python, C++, and/or Matlab, Matlab Simulink 
• Trajectory Optimization 
• Numerical optimization 
• Optimal Control

Desired Skills & Experiences: 

Skills and experience will likely include:

• Able to quickly tackle problems independently. 
• Experience with guidance algorithms for entry, descent, and landing. 
• Knowledge of guidance techniques, trajectory planning 
• Knowledge of astrodynamics and flight mechanics 
• Knowledge of Monte Carlo, design of experiments, and statistical analysis 
• Proficiency with modeling and simulation of system dynamics 
• Strong proficiency in technical writing, communication, and presentation. 

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (10%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time(100%).

Physical Requirements

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (40%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%). 

Equipment and Machines

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance

Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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Job Info:

• Company: CMS
• Position: Sr. Aerospace Guidance Engineer
• Work Location: Huntsville, AL
• Country: US

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