Principal Navigation Engineer

Since our founding in 1982, Orbital has pioneered new classes of rockets, satellites and other space systems that have made us one of the world's leading developers and manufacturers of space and missile systems. Our commercial, civil government and military customers depend on our low-orbit, geostationary and planetary spacecraft to help them meet their communications, remote sensing and scientific missions. We also launch exciting new careers every day. Join us in bringing the benefits of space down to Earth!

Minimum Qualifications:
BS or equivalent experience, and six (6) or more years of GNC/Navigation related experience is required.

Skills Needed:
Candidate must have demonstrated knowledge and experience in both inertial and GPS navigation systems, specifically with gyro-compassing alignment and GPS blended navigation. Good theoretical background in navigation systems is required. Background with GPS theory is desired. Experience with GPS and IMU product specifications and requirements verification is also desired.

Duties Specific to the Position:
Successful candidate will perform navigation system performance analysis using covariance analysis and/or time domain strapdown equation-based simulation. Other duties include development of real-time navigation algorithms and verification testing. Candidate will also assist with analysis and presentation of flight data and other test results. Support for specification development and other procurement activities related to evaluation of supplier design is required. Other duties as assigned.

EOE/M/F/D/V

BS or equivalent experience and seven years of related experience is required.