US-MI Lateral Guidance Systems Engineer

US-MI Lateral Guidance Systems Engineer

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SMITHS INDUSTRIES

Titles:  Lateral Guidance Systems Engineer

Location:  Grand Rapids, MI

Description:  Software development; avionics; aeronautics; controls

Smiths Industries--a $210 million world-leading developer and producer
of aircraft systems, sensors and electronic control and monitoring
systems--is seeking a Lateral Guidance Systems Engineer. Successful
candidates will benefit from the technically advanced staff, equipment
and product line, as well as the opportunity for mobility into other
specializations and positions and career advancement. This fluid work
environment supports cross-functional training and the opportunity to
transition from a software- to hardware-related position. The
acquisition of substantial new long-term business has prompted Smiths
to substantially expand the size of its professional staff at Grand
Rapids, MI. The Grand Rapids Aerospace facility presently employs 850
people and plans to increase this number significantly over the next
year.
 
The LATERAL GUIDANCE SYSTEMS ENGINEER will be responsible for
designing, analyzing and testing algorithms that define a flight
trajectory. In addition this person will develop lateral steering
algorithms that interface with aircraft control systems to fly the
defined trajectory, as well as define the test procedures and test the
systems in a lab environment. 

The successful candidate will have up to 3 years experience as a
degreed engineer with a background in physics, mathematics, or
electrical or aeronautical engineering, as well as a strong background
in spherical trigonometry and vector analysis. This engineer also will
have experience with Flight Management Systems, navigation systems and
aircraft control systems. Knowledge of ADA software and programming
methods also is desirable.

Smiths offers highly competitive compensation and comprehensive
benefits plus the opportunity for career advancement in a rapidly
expanding area of its business. The company is well respected in the
Grand Rapids community and is perceived as having a high caliber of
personnel.

Grand Rapids, Michigan's second largest with a metropolitan population
of more than 650,000, provides unparalleled recreational
opportunities. In addition to Lake Michigan, the immediate area boasts
10 inland lakes, 60 parks, and 30 golf courses. The Grand River runs
through downtown and is a favorite spot for salmon fishing.  For more
information about the local advantages, check the web sites at
http://www.chm.msu.edu/GRAMEC_Page/GR-MAIN.HTM  and
http://www.greenridge.com/community/.


For more expedient consideration, contact Smiths Industries'
confidential consultant by accessing the online response form at:
http://cgi.presrch.com:10116/jobs.cgi  (You will need this job code:
265222).

Or send your resume with compensation information to:

Dept. 265222
Smiths Industries Recruiting Center
7337 N. Lincoln Ave., Suite 280
Lincolnwood, IL  60646

Email to psiinc@enteract.com or fax to 847.679.8092.

** Please note that due to U.S. government security regulations,
Smiths Industries cannot sponsor foreign nationals.

Thank you for your interest. EOE.
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