Actuator Systems GN&C Engineer – Chandler, AZ (Onsite)

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. seeks a Guidance Navigation Control Engineer (Chandler, AZ) for a 12-month on-site contract. You will model actuator systems, develop PID control strategies, and create performance specifications. Work involves MATLAB, Simulink, and C++ across launch vehicle programs.

You will collaborate with multiple engineering teams, conduct trade studies, and present results to diverse audiences. A DoD Secret clearance is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with actuator modeling and control system design.
• Experience developing performance requirements for actuators.
• Experience with both electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic actuation systems.

Responsibilities

• Modeling and simulation of actuation systems for launch and business programs.
• Design and analysis of single and multi-loop PID control systems.
• Create linear and nonlinear actuator models in MATLAB and C++.
• Evaluate simulation output vs test data; identify discrepancies and update models.
• Develop actuation system performance requirements and specifications.
• Review test data and perform anomaly investigation support.

Skills

C++

PID control

Actuator modeling

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Control systems analysis

Test data evaluation

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Job description

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. seeks a Guidance Navigation Control Engineer (Chandler, AZ) for a 12-month on-site contract. You will model actuator systems, develop PID control strategies, and create performance specifications. Work involves MATLAB, Simulink, and C++ across launch vehicle programs.

You will collaborate with multiple engineering teams, conduct trade studies, and present results to diverse audiences. A DoD Secret clearance is required for this role.