| Location | Seal Beach, CA |
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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