| Location | Chandler, AZ |
| Salary | $106.67 Per Hour |
PGS Worldwide is seeking Secret-Cleared GNC Engineers – Guidance & Navigation in Chandler, Arizona for one-year onsite contract-to-hire roles supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. Multiple positions are available across different experience levels. These engineers will develop, analyze, and validate advanced guidance, navigation, and control solutions for missile, launch vehicle, spacecraft, and other aerospace applications.
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Active U.S. Government Secret clearance required.
Experience with guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) concepts, algorithms, or analysis.
Experience supporting development, modeling, simulation, integration, testing, or analysis of aerospace, missile, spacecraft, or autonomous systems.
Experience developing or analyzing 6-DOF simulations.
Proficiency with C++ and MATLAB/Simulink.
Experience developing technical software or analytical tools in a Linux environment.
Strong understanding of mathematical modeling, control theory, flight dynamics, and navigation.
U.S. citizenship required.
Positions are available across multiple experience levels, beginning at approximately 5+ years of professional engineering experience and extending through senior technical-lead opportunities.
Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Strong foundation in control systems theory and guidance-law development.
Experience with navigation algorithms and state-estimation techniques.
Experience with Kalman Filters or Extended Kalman Filters.
Experience with GPS navigation, including GPS anti-jam techniques and M-code.
Experience with tracking, discrimination, or state-estimation algorithms.
Experience with rigid-body dynamics, PID control, LQR, or similar control-system approaches.
Experience with hypersonic, missile, launch vehicle, or advanced aerospace systems.
Proficiency with Python.
Experience with Jira, version control, and continuous-integration workflows.
Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading technical work packages.
Develop and evaluate guidance, navigation, and control systems for advanced aerospace applications.
Design, implement, verify, and test flight and simulation software.
Develop and maintain 6-DOF simulations used to analyze and validate flight algorithms and flight code.
Apply mathematical modeling and control theory to guidance and navigation problems.
Develop and evaluate navigation and state-estimation algorithms.
Perform trajectory analysis, optimization, trade studies, and mission-performance assessments.
Integrate hardware and software components into simulation and test environments.
Optimize flight and simulation software for performance, robustness, and maintainability.
Support integration, verification, and testing activities.
Analyze system performance and identify opportunities for design or algorithm improvements.
Present technical results, risks, and recommendations to engineering and program leadership.
Depending on experience level, provide technical direction and mentor less-experienced engineers.
100% onsite in Chandler, Arizona
9/80A schedule with every other Friday off
Telecommuting is not available.
$93.33–$106.67 per hour, depending on experience level and position.
Job IDs: 2246 / 2244
Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.