Part Time Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Technical SETA, Secret Clearance
Job Description
Job Description
Seeking a mid-to-senior-level engineer / scientist with experience in guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) architecture development for a part-time position. The initial level of effort is 50% but could increase based on candidate availability and qualifications.
Duties:
- Provide technical support and independent assessments to Government Program Manager
- Assist in the identification, development, and evaluation of new program concepts and technology initiatives
- Lead technical interchange meetings (TIMs), integrated product teams (IPTs), and design reviews
- Support program experimentation and test activities, including development of test plans and coordination with performers, government stakeholders, test ranges, and test facilities
- Evaluate technical progress, risks, and program execution across multiple performers and development efforts
- Author technical reports, program briefings, memoranda, and decision-support materials
- Support transition planning and engagement with military Services, Combatant Commands, and other transition partners
- Provide day-to-day program support, including participation in performer calls, major reviews, internal DARPA meetings, and stakeholder engagements
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical / aerospace / electrical / computer engineering or related field with at least 12 years professional experience
- 5+ years of experience developing GNC, flight control, navigation, autopilot, and/or power electronics systems of aerospace vehicles as an individual contributor, project lead, or chief engineer
- Experience in a Department of War (DoW) research and development (R&D) organization (DARPA, SCO, AFRL, JHTO, etc.) or Acquisition organization (PAE Fires, SSP, AFLMC, etc.), and/or as a performer (industry, FFRDC, or UARC) to those kinds of organizations
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and technical development efforts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Active Secret security clearance
Highly Desired Attributes:
- Doctorate in mechanical/aerospace/electrical/computer engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience supporting the development of hypersonic vehicles, re-entry systems, tactical missile systems, or other high-speed aerospace platforms
- Familiarity with high-level DoW programming, requirements, science & technology, and acquisition processes
- Experience conducting system architecture trades, modeling and simulation activities, verification and validation efforts, or flight test campaigns
- Active Top Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain SCI access
Additional Details:
- Work Location: On-site at the client site in Arlington, VA.
- Travel: Some local and domestic travel will be required, up to 25%
Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified job seeker with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.
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