Principal GNC & Trajectory Analyst

Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Principal GNC & Trajectory Analyst ID 2026-40690 Category Operations Type Regular Full-Time Company Venturi Recruiter djohns@venturi-us.com Strategic Business Unit MIOS Level of Clearance Required Secret Overview Principal GNC & Trajectory Analyst Redstone Arsenal, AL Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!  Venturi, LLC A Chenega Company has a challenging career opportunity for a Principal GNC & Trajectory Analyst who will provide technical and advisory assistance to The Missile Defense Agency’s Targets Program Office by aiding in the refinement and implementation of Target trajectories in support of the agency’s flight test events to validate the weapon and system sensors. Responsibilities Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Directorate for Test (DT) Targets program office with development of missile defense target vehiclesSupport the Targets System Engineering team in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test to include requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis, and reportingUse knowledge, skills, and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product developmentTechnical focus areas include Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC), Modeling and Simulation (M&S), and vehicle performance assessmentsGenerate and analyze target vehicle 6-DoF and 3-DoF trajectory data using industry standard (e.g., TAOS) and in-house developed (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++) toolsSupport flight test analysis and reporting to include analyzing vehicle onboard instrumentation data and generating trajectory reconstructionCollaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering toolsPerform other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 20+ years of working experience on missile defense-related or other DoD programs/projects OR a Master's degree and 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other DoD programs/projectsActive DoD Secret security clearance Preferred Qualifications:Strong understanding of principles of aerodynamics; equations of motion; coordinate systems; vehicle dynamics; guidance, navigation, and control; etc.Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processesExperience in any or all of the following disciplines: Design, CAD, Trajectory, Radar Cross Section (RCS) Signatures, Optical SignaturesStrong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasksAbility to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Experience with missile trajectory analysis to include working in different coordinate frames, endo- and exo-atmospheric behaviors, and identifying key trajectory parametersKnowledge of satellite orbital mechanics, ephemeris, orbit propagation, perturbations, determination, and maneuver planningProficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languagesSkilled in use of modeling and simulation tools (e.g., TAOS, STK)Strong oral and written communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)How you’ll grow At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.  We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills...