JOB TITLE: Flight Controls Engineer
LOCATION: Mojave, CA
SALARY: $101,000-206,000/year
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: Direct Hire
Clearance: Eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Develop and evaluate Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms to support flight system requirements.
Design and analyze hypersonic vehicle plant models and flight control systems.
Create Algorithm Description Documents (ADDs) and perform verification analyses to ensure design compliance.
Support flight control system design, integration, implementation, testing, and post-flight analysis.
Develop engineering tools and provide regular technical updates to GNC and Vehicle Management System leadership.
Collaborate across teams while demonstrating integrity, accountability, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Travel as needed to support program objectives (< 5%).
Requirements:
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Level II: Bachelor's degree and 2 5 years of relevant experience.
Senior Level: Bachelor's degree and 5 10 years of relevant experience.
Staff Level: Bachelor's degree and 10 20 years of relevant experience.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Fundamental understanding of flight dynamics and control systems.
Ability to prioritize tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and work independently.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, Git/Bitbucket, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with aircraft, missile, launch vehicle, or hypersonic vehicle development.
Experience with guidance, navigation, and control algorithm design, implementation, and analysis.
Knowledge of autopilot design, dynamic system modeling, and flight control integration/testing.
Strong technical communication and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with software development methodologies.
Advanced degree in a GNC-related technical discipline preferred.
Active TS/SCI clearance preferred.
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 major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a 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
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