Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer 3

The Structures Company, LLC

Everett, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol), Acceptance Testing, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Architectural Analysis, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Chemistry, Computer Science, Consulting, Control Engineering, Corrective Action, Data Science, Documentation, Failure Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Functional Testing, IBM Rational, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Manufacturing/Production Testing, Mathematics, Physics, Problem Solving Skills, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Process, Safety Systems, System Architecture, System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Test Plan/Schedule, Traceability, United States Citizen, Vehicle Fleets
LOCATION
Everett, WA
POSTED
8 days ago

JOB TITLE: Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer 3
LOCATION:Everett, WA
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 (8 months with potential for extension)

  • 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

Qualifying Questions:

  • Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) 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: 

  • Investigates and resolves build issues, manufacturing rejections, functional test failures, and line safety items in production operations and supplier builds.

  • Analyzes and resolves in-service fleet issues, including Service Related Problems (SRPs) and flight squawks, working with airline customers, suppliers, and regulatory partners.

  • Evaluates system and subsystem architectures, requirements, and designs to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for production and fleet impacts.

  • Performs rapid troubleshooting of production issues on the line and at supplier facilities, defining corrective actions and design changes to improve build accuracy, producibility, and safety.

  • Conducts root cause analysis for fleet anomalies and incidents, creates mitigation plans, and drives resolution with customers and internal stakeholders.

  • Reviews and interprets system architecture, requirements, and design documentation to assess impacts of anomalies and proposed fixes.

  • Leads or supports system and component tests including iron bird, lab rigs, and production test setups, including authoring test plans, monitoring execution, analyzing results, and documenting conclusions.

  • Produces and maintains technical artifacts for certification and continued operational safety, including system safety analyses, FMEA, fault trees, and traceability to requirements and regulations.

  • Performs Systems Safety Analysis, FMEA, FTA, and related failure analyses for aerospace systems.

  • Uses requirement management tools such as IBM Rational DOORS for traceability and compliance.

Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

  • 5+ years of technical experience in an aerospace or similar regulated industry environment.

  • Experience with flight control systems and components.

  • Background in requirements development and system architecture analysis.

  • Familiarity with design-to-cost and manufacturability practices.

  • Familiarity with ARP4754 and ARP4761 systems safety processes.

  • Hands-on experience with manufacturing support, functional or acceptance test rigs, and iron bird test environments.

  • Experience performing Systems Safety Analysis, FMEA, FTA, and related failure analyses.

  • Experience working directly with airline customers and regulatory agencies to resolve in-service issues.

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

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