JOB TITLE: Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer 3
LOCATION: Seal Beach, CA
PAY RATE: $80.50/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
-
Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
-
Clearance: Active Top Secret Security Clearance required to start
-
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
-
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
-
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
-
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
-
Shift: 1st shift.
Qualifying Questions:
-
Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?
-
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
-
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
-
Designs, implements, and verifies guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for spacecraft, re entry vehicles, and hypersonic or airborne platforms.
-
Develops and maintains 6 DOF dynamics simulations and associated analysis tools for mission and performance assessment.
-
Implements and validates GN&C flight software using MATLAB/Simulink models and C/C++ prototypes, and integrates with testbeds and avionics.
-
Applies astrodynamics and flight mechanics to mission design, novel orbit concepts, and trajectory optimization.
-
Applies aerodynamics, atmospheric flight mechanics, and controls knowledge to re entry guidance, navigation, and flight control functions.
-
Develops powered and unpowered guidance laws and autonomy tools for on orbit and atmospheric operations.
-
Troubleshoots operational anomalies, functional tests, and service incidents.
-
Produces concepts of operations, simulation artifacts, and test procedures to enable rapid iteration from prototype to flight test.
-
Collaborates with cross functional teams (systems engineering, avionics, test, business development) and communicates technical tradeoffs.
-
Identifies inefficiencies, proposes solutions, and implements reusable tools and automations.
Requirements:
-
Active Top Secret Security Clearance required to start.
-
Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
-
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non US equivalent directly related to the work statement.
-
5+ years of related work experience (PhD, Master's +3 or more years, or equivalent combination).
-
Engineering experience with aircraft, missile, spacecraft, autonomous platform, or similar vehicles.
-
Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink for model based development.
-
Proficiency developing GN&C algorithms, models, and simulations.
-
Experience developing with C, C++, Python, or C#.
-
Preferred: Degree in aerospace or aeronautical engineering.
-
Preferred: Experience with spacecraft operations, space environment effects, hypersonic re entry GN&C, state estimation/sensor fusion (Kalman filters), GPS/INS, air data systems, classical/modern control theory, nonlinear control, model based development, flight test support, and prior work on space or hypersonic programs.
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
Take your career to new heights-apply today!
Engineers - #jobad