Senior Flight Systems Engineer - Top Secret

Location: Seal Beach, CA

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time. 
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include, but is not limited to, testing for marijuana use.
• This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance within a reasonable timeframe. 
• 20 or more years of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience (Ex. PhD, Master's + 3 or more years' related work experience).
• Engineering experience with aircraft, missile, spacecraft, autonomous platform or similar vehicles.
• Experience for on-orbit and ground systems operations.
• Knowledge in astrodynamics/astrophysics and Guidance, Navigation, & Controls (GN&C).
• Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink.
• Proficiency developing GN&C algorithms, models and simulations.
• Experience developing with C/C++, Python or C#.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Degree in aerospace/aeronautical engineering (BS/MS/PhD).
• 10 or more years related technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active Tier 5 (T5) Clearance, formerly known as Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) is Preferred.
• Experience with spacecraft operations, space environment effects, or hypersonic re‑entry GN&C.
• Familiarity with state estimation and sensor fusion (e.g., Kalman filters), GPS/INS, or air data systems.
• Background in classical and modern control theory and nonlinear control design.
• Model‑based development experience and flight test support.
• Prior work on space or hypersonic programs.
• Ability to work effectively in broad, minimally defined design spaces and to communicate technical results clearly.