Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 4

JOB TITLE: Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 4
LOCATION:Seal Beach, CA
 

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)

• 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: 

• Performs new detail design for mechanical flight controls systems for out-of-production commercial aircraft.

• Supports Continued Operational Safety Program (COSP) and Safety Related Problem (SRP) projects as the Responsible Engineer.

• Performs troubleshooting and resolution of in-service issues for airplane components including gearboxes, cable system components, pilot controls (column, wheel, rudder pedals, switches), torque tubes, linkages, ball-screws, and various sensor types.

• Supports development and documentation of airplane components for Primary Flight Controls (pilot controls, elevators, horizontal stabilizer, rudder, ailerons, spoilers, speed-brakes) and High Lift Systems (leading edge flaps, slats, trailing edge flaps).

• Collaborates with other organizations including Aerodynamics Performance, Stability and Control, Structures, Flight Deck Crew Operations, Electrical Systems, Systems Stress, and Supplier Management.

• Performs requirements definition, various types of analysis, and uses CAD/CAM systems such as CATIA.

• Uses math modeling tools such as Simulink and EASY5 for mechanical systems analysis.

• Conducts or participates in design reviews as subject matter expert and formulates path forward with findings.

• Engages in supplier coordination, defines verification methods including component, system-level, and airplane-level testing, and participates in testing and certification activities with regulatory agencies.

Requirements:

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

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry.

• 5+ years of experience in related engineering roles (Mechanical Flight Controls within the aerospace industry, specifically in commercial airplane programs).

• 2+ years of experience using CATIA V5, ENOVIA, and/or DELMIA.

• 2+ years of experience with commercial aircraft program.

• Experience in Mechanical Flight Controls design including Primary Flight Controls and High Lift Systems.

• Experience with component design including gearboxes, cable systems, pilot controls, torque tubes, linkages, ball-screws, and sensors.

• Experience using math modeling tools such as Simulink and EASY5.

• Preferred: Current Design Engineering (DE) Approver status.

• Preferred: Experience reviewing and approving Service Bulletins.

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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