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Sr Aerospace Engineer Job

Employer
Orbital ATK
Location
Dulles, VA
Closing date
Jan 29, 2022

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Industry
Engineering
Function
Engineer, QA Engineer, IT
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job ID: SKS20160 - 3With projected annual revenues in of nearly $4.5 billion, approximately 12,000 employees, and operations in about 20 states, Orbital ATK is a company on the move. Our mission is to ensure that our customers accomplish their mission whether its a technological breakthrough, a satellite launch, or protecting our nation. The company is the worlds leading supplier of solid rocket motors, a leading provider of launch vehicles, satellites and other space systems, and the nations largest manufacturer of ammunition.Orbital ATK Space Systems Group designs, manufactures and operates small and medium-class spacecraft for communications, imaging, scientific, exploration and national security space applications. The Group is leading supplier of space components that power and enable satellites of all classes, provides technical engineering services to government agencies and laboratories, and is developing exciting new satellite servicing and advanced space flight technologies.United in pride and shared goals, Orbital ATK employees come from diverse backgrounds and work together to deliver reliable, innovative and affordable solutions.Work with the best and unleash your potential.If you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional, Orbital ATK is the company that will further your experience and career growth. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and much more.Summary/Responsibilities:Perform spacecraft/vehicle 6DOF control systems analysis, test, design and/or development. Run detailed 6DOF spacecraft simulations using in house hybrid simulators. Perform Monte Carlo Simulations and post process results. Design spacecraft/vehicle attitude and orbit determination and control loops using MATLAB/Simulink. Design various Guidance, Navigation and control algorithms using various tools, including MATLAB and C/C++ compilers. Perform preliminary and detailed design of the attitude determination (both with-gyros and gyroless) and the controller for all of the modes. Develop subsystem specifications, develop GNC Flight software, test GNC FSW. Develop and test operations scripts. Enhance or extend simulator capabilities. Document results and create presentation materials.Qualifications: Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) and 4 or more years of related experience is required. MS is preferred with 2-3 years of spacecraft 6DOF control system design experience C/C++ programming skills Experience with Matlab and Simulink Experience with analyzing stability of 6DOF vehicle control systems in frequency domain and time domain Experience with nonlinear simulations to verify 6DOF vehicle control system design and performanceOrbital ATK is applying entrepreneurial thinking and commercial practices to deliver reliable, innovative and affordable products and services to our customers and grow our core areas while harnessing new technologies that will take our products and your ideas into the future. When encouraged to think beyond the ordinary, youll be amazed at what you can do!We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/DAre you a Veteran? Visit our Jobs for Veterans page to find jobs that match your military background.

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