Aerospace Engineer Flight Controls QinetiQ North America -
Cleveland, OH
Overview:
QinetiQ North America delivers aerospace operations and systems, engineering and life-cycle management, IT solutions and services, software, systems & network engineering, and missions solutions. Our core offerings include: space engineering, software solutions and enterprise IT, cyber intelligence, systems integration and engineering, training, modeling and simulation, logistics and life-cycle management.
QinetiQ North America (QNA) has more than twenty years experience providing technical support to the government agencies on critical space programs. In particular, QNA has an extensive background and heritage performing IV&V (Independent Verification and Validation) analyses in support of Expendable Launch Vehicle (ELV) and Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) missions. In addition to Government space programs, QNA has been expanding the support to Commercial Space Programs using its unique technical capabilities and experiences. A full spectrum of launch vehicle system and sub-system engineering analyses are performed by QNA to ensure vehicle systems function properly and comply with applicable mission requirements. Engineering analysis disciplines include Flight Mechanics, Flight Controls, Thermal and Propulsion, Loads and Dynamics, Structural Analysis, and Flight Software. Special skill sets encompass model development, integrated simulations, and system analyses. Analex has supported the complete spectrum of launch vehicle mission analysis IV&V including analytical model development and testing, system and subsystem engineering analyses, mission requirements verification, participation of technical exchange and review meetings, and identification and resolution of technical issues.
QinetiQ North America is an AA/EEO Employer.
Responsibilities: Major responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Develop and validate analystical models and implement all models into the 6-DOF vehicle dynamics simulation tool.
Perform nominal and dispersed vehicle stability/controllability and separation/clearance Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) engineering analyses for launch vehicle and/or integrated launch vehicle and spacecraft systems.
Interface with Launch Vehicle Integration Contractor (LVIC) and resolve related technical issues in support of mission integration activities.
Participate in related LVIC technical reviews and support discipline analysis working group meetings.
Document and present responsible IV&V activities and analyses.
Qualifications: Qualifications:
BS, MS, or PhD in aerospace engineering or related fields with a minimum of 8 years related working experience.
Strong technical understanding in flight dynamics, autopilot design, and vehicle statibility/controllability. Excellent capability in model development, computer programming, and data analysis.
Working experience in vehicle stability and controllability analyses and vehicle separation/clearance analyses. Experience in launch vehicles is preferred.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Familiar with Matlab, Simulink, and Fortran 90 (C++ is a plus).
US citizenship required (US permanent resident may be considered).
QinetiQ North America - 8 months ago
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