Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 34 Job in Everett, Washington US

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Location Everett, WA

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Position Description

Gathers, defines and documents system level requirements and investigates actions necessary for requirements definition and flow-down improvement. Performs and documents design of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems and guides experienced engineers in performance of the designs. Develops GNC and mathematical tools and techniques and aids in developing Technology roadmaps. Performs or directs test data analysis and documentation. Presents findings of compliance to regulatory agencies, negotiates certification basis in alignment project goals, simulation and design review per FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and MIL-SPEC guidance. Coaches others. Works under minimal direction.

Competencies

General

[ + ] Communication
Clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.

[ + ] Innovation
Consistently identifies implicit assumptions in the way problems or situations are defined or presented. Sees alternative ways to view or define problems; is not constrained by the thoughts or approaches of work group members, interorganizational employees or external customers. Draws upon multiple and diverse sources (individuals, disciplines, bodies of knowledge) for ideas and inspiration. Combines complex ideas in unique ways or makes connections between disparate ideas; explores different lines of thought. Views situations from multiple perspectives; brainstorms multiple approaches/solutions; examines numerous potential solutions and evaluates each before accepting any. Targets important areas for innovation and develops solutions that address meaningful issues in own work areas and thought the organization.

[ + ] Project Management
Experienced in creating comprehensive project schedules identifying time frames for key project milestones. Directs and manages more complex project schedules; independently identifies project resource requirements, may collaborate with others on the most complex projects assigned or assist more experienced employees in complex large scale projects. Ability to accept, direct and perform responsibilities and work assigned tasks as a project team member in support of the overall project; leads and directs the activities and resources of assigned projects and supports higher graded employees in more large scale and complex projects.

[ + ] Systems Thinking
Evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet team objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Formulates change strategies; seeks input from others to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Makes appropriate changes to job/role structures and processes by communicating effectively and focusing on new skill development. Uses accurate measurement systems to monitor the implementation.

Technical

[ + ] GNC Design and Integration
Basic - Complete knowledge of controls, navigation and guidance methods as applied to aircraft, weapons and space vehicle design. Includes advanced education and experience with applied classical and modern control theory, system trade studies, architecture and integration, electromechanical system and equipment design and specification including management of supplier developed hardware, software and prototyping, vehicle handling and performance and pilot interfaces.
Preferred -Extensive and specialized knowledge of controls, navigation and guidance methods as applied to aircraft, weapons and space vehicle design. Includes advanced education and experience with applied classical and modern control theory, system trade studies, architecture and integration, electromechanical system and equipment design and specification including management of supplier developed hardware, software and prototyping, vehicle handling and performance and pilot interfaces.

[ + ] GNC Requirements
Basic - Complete ability to create system level requirements for GNC systems and allocate those requirements down to the component level. Knowledge of military specifications, government regulations, customer needs, GNC system and component capabilities, and architectures.
Preferred -Extensive ability to create system level requirements for GNC systems and allocate those requirements down to the component level. Knowledge of military specifications, government regulations, customer needs, GNC system and component capabilities, and architectures.

[ + ] Navigation Control Analysis
Basic - Complete ability to perform engineering analysis of Guidance, Navigtation, and Controls (GNC) systems using knowledge of guidance, navigation, and control theory, analysis techniques, and general knowledge of applications to aircraft, weapons, and space vehicles.
Preferred -Extensive and specialized ability to perform engineering analysis of Guidance, Navigtation, and Controls (GNC) systems using knowledge of guidance, navigation, and control theory, analysis techniques, and general knowledge of applications to aircraft, weapons, and space vehicles.

[ + ] Research and Development
Basic - Complete knowledge of state of the art developments in Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) technology. Understands and tracks new theory and tools in academia and the GNC literature. Basic knowledge of emerging techniques and the ability to develop tools for implementing those techniques.
Preferred -Complete knowledge of state of the art developments in Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) technology. Understands and tracks new theory and tools in academia and the GNC literature. General ability to develop new GNC techniques.

[ + ] Simulation and Modeling
Basic - Complete knowledge and experience in application in aeromechanics and astrodynamics to simulation modeling and validation.
Preferred -Extensive knowledge regarding the development of aeromechanic and astrodynamic simulation models and assessment of environmental effects for demanding applications.

[ + ] Tech Verification/Validation
Basic - Complete knowledge of technical data verification and validation practices (e.g., Technical review of Engineering Data, Laboratory simulation, or actual procedure demonstration).
Preferred -Extensive, specialized knowledge of technical data verification and validation practices (e.g., Technical review of Engineering Data, Laboratory simulation, or actual procedure demonstration).

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

Do you have MATLAB and Simulink experience?

Do you have a minimum of 3 years work experience in control law analysis and design?

Do you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?

Typical Education/Experience

Level 3 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 5 or more years' experience, Master's degree with 3 or more years' experience or PhD degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Level 4 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Other Job related information

Primary Flight Control Law Design and Analysis Engineer for the following tasks: Simulink model development for complex primary flight control laws, development of real-time simulation models, development of new control law functionality, linear and non-linear analysis of control law functionality. Familiarity with aeroservoelasticity, modern control, and robust control techniques highly desirable. Candidates must be adept at using MATLAB, Simulink, and real-time aircraft simulation, such as Boeing PSIM.

Closing Date: 04/30/2012about closing dates

Knowledge of occupational health and safety sciences.

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