Senior Flight Systems Engineer - Top Secret
Seal Beach, CAPosted Oct 9, 2026
Requirements at a glance
Senior Flight Systems Engineer - Top Secret at Maania Consultancy Services is a role based in Seal Beach, CA. The posting mentions a doctorate. It does not mention visa sponsorship. It lists a security clearance requirement. Key skills include Python, C#/.NET, C++, and C. Applications are submitted through JazzHR.
- Education
- Doctorate (PhD) (mentioned)
- Visa sponsorship
- Not mentioned in the posting
- Security clearance
- Security clearance
- Application platform
- JazzHR
Skills in this posting
- Python
- C#/.NET
- C++
- C
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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.