Part Time Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Technical SETA, Secret Clearance
Blue Sky InnovatorsArlington, Virginia, United States · Posted 2 months agoDescription
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%
Hourly range for the position is $70-$120/hr. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge.
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