GNC SW Development Engineer

JOB TITLE: GNC SW Development Engineer
LOCATION:Tustin, CA
PAY RATE: $85-100/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 (9 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.

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:

• Participates in test planning, sim evaluation, and analysis of handling qualities for Spaceship.

• Designs stability augmentation control systems for Spaceship and next-generation Launch Vehicle primary flight controls.

• Supports flight test in the mission control center and analyzes flight data.

• Reviews peer work for quality control and early defect detection.

• Performs system identification of aircraft systems to improve simulator accuracy.

• Develops flight control software requirements, Simulink implementation, and tests.

• Diagnoses and resolves simulation issues across aerodynamics, mass properties, flight controls, and interfaces.

• Applies 6DOF simulation and aircraft modeling to flight control development.

• Applies Model-Based Design for safety-critical code development.

• Applies classical and modern control theory to aerospace vehicle control systems.

Requirements:

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

• 8+ years of experience and a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.

• 5+ years of experience with aerospace vehicle control systems and simulation.

• Strong experience in GNC (Guidance, Navigation & Control) with hands-on experience in flight control systems.

• Strong understanding of fixed-wing aircraft dynamics.

• Experience in 6DOF simulation and aircraft modeling.

• Hands-on experience with MATLAB and Simulink in model-based design of safety-critical code.

• Familiarity with aerospace standards such as MIL-STD-1797B and SAE AS-94900.

• Familiarity with embedded C programming and Git version control.

• Experience modeling actuators, controllers, electrical systems, and 6DOF dynamics.

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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