GNC Engineer III/IV

Role Summary
Specter Aerospace is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control engineer to support the design and analysis of high-speed airbreathing testbed vehicles. A successful candidate will have prior experience developing GNC algorithms for high-speed and hypersonic flight systems, developing and analyzing six degree-of-freedom simulations, and supporting the transition from development to flight.
About Specter Aerospace
Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for U.S. Forces and Allies. With offices in Boston and Peabody, MA, Specter leverages its advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. Our GNC Engineer III/IV will be based in our Peabody office. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations and private funding, Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production.
Role & Responsibilities
Serve as the responsible engineer for the GNC development of a high-speed vehicle and support other vehicle development programs
Tailor existing Specter C++ six degree-of-freedom (6DOF) simulation to specific vehicles and contribute to the maturation of common tools
Design and evaluate GNC algorithms for the control of high-speed airbreathing vehicles
Perform GNC-related analyses of high-speed airbreathing vehicles to assess flight performance and generate requirements
Develop software-/hardware-in-the-loop (SWIL/HWIL) capabilities to aid in design, analysis, and verification of high-speed systems
Support trajectory optimization and analysis efforts (3DOF/6DOF)
Coordinate with modeling and simulation team to support survivability/employment analyses in a classified setting
Other duties as assigned by the company
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline
3+ years of relevant full-time experience
Experience developing modeling and simulation tools, including 6DOF simulations of high speed systems
Proficient in C++ and a higher-level language (python, MATLAB, etc.)
Strong understanding of GNC fundamentals and applications to high-speed flight
Experienced across the Guidance, Navigation, and Control Domains
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
7+ years of relevant full-time experience
Experience transitioning guidance algorithms from development to flight
Experience in Verification and Validation (V&V) of simulation models
Experience leading GNC activities for high-speed flight vehicle design
Experience developing weapon systems
Experience supporting ground and flight test efforts including SWIL/HWIL activities
Active DoD security clearance
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No