Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer 4

JOB TITLE: Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer 4
LOCATION:Seal Beach, CA
PAY RATE: $99.50/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 (GN&C) 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 and Simulink models and C and C++ prototypes.

• Integrates GN&C software with testbeds and avionics hardware.

• Applies astrodynamics and flight mechanics to mission design, 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.

• Develops concepts of operations, simulation artifacts, and test procedures to enable rapid iteration from prototype to flight test.

• Troubleshoots operational anomalies, functional tests, and service incidents.

• Develops reusable tools and automations for GN&C software and simulation processes.

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+ years, or equivalent).

• 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 (BS, MS, or PhD).

• Preferred: Experience with spacecraft operations, space environment effects, hypersonic re-entry GN&C, state estimation and sensor fusion (e.g., Kalman filters), GPS/INS, air data systems, and classical or modern control theory.

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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