Actuation & GNC Systems Engineer (Onsite – Chandler)

United Future; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

United Future seeks a Guidance Navigation Control Engineer to support the Actuator Simulation and Modeling Group in Chandler, AZ. The role focuses on modeling actuator systems, developing performance specifications, and creating system models using MATLAB and C++.

The candidate will perform trade studies, design and analyze PID control for electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic actuators, and collaborate across disciplines to meet mission objectives on a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• At least 2 (or 4) years of direct experience modeling actuator systems.
• Direct experience developing performance requirements and specifications for actuator systems.
• Experience with both electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic actuator systems.
• DoD Secret level security clearance required.
• Experience with Matlab, C++, Simulink, and Python.
• Experience modeling both linear and nonlinear models in Simulink.
• Experience presenting results to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Modeling and Simulation of actuation systems for various programs.
• Collaborate with Flight Sciences, Mechanical Electrical, and Systems teams.
• Design and analyze PID control systems for actuation.
• Create and maintain linear and nonlinear actuator models in MATLAB and C++.
• Evaluate model outputs against test data and update models.
• Plan actuator systems engineering work and develop performance requirements.
• Review test data, identify issues, and implement corrections.
• Generate documentation summarizing work performed.
• Conduct kinematic analysis for 3-bar and 4-bar systems.

Skills

C++

Actuator modeling

PID control design

Electromechanical actuation

Hydraulic actuators

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Modeling & simulation

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C++

Job description

United Future seeks a Guidance Navigation Control Engineer to support the Actuator Simulation and Modeling Group in Chandler, AZ. The role focuses on modeling actuator systems, developing performance specifications, and creating system models using MATLAB and C++.

The candidate will perform trade studies, design and analyze PID control for electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic actuators, and collaborate across disciplines to meet mission objectives on a 12-month contract.