Actuator Systems GN&C Engineer – Modeling & PID Control

Joseph Michaels International

Chandler (AZ)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 124,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Joseph Michaels International is seeking a Guidance Navigation Control Engineer for a 12-month, onsite contract in Chandler, AZ. The role requires US citizenship and a DoD Secret clearance, with pay open hourly on W2.

The engineer will model actuator systems, design PID controls, and develop performance specs using MATLAB, Simulink, and C++. Collaboration with Flight Sciences and other disciplines is expected to deliver validated models and documentation.

Qualifications

2–4 years of direct actuator system modeling experience.
Experience developing performance requirements and specifications for actuator systems.
Experience with electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic actuators.
DoD Secret security clearance.
Experience with Matlab, C++, Simulink, and Python.
Experience modeling both linear and nonlinear models in Simulink.
Experience presenting results to technical SME's and non-technical customers.

Responsibilities

Modeling and simulation of actuation systems for launch/target vehicles.
Design and analysis of PID control systems for electromechanical and electro-hydraulic actuation.
Create and maintain linear and nonlinear math models in MATLAB and C++.
Evaluate model outputs vs test data and update models.
Perform trade studies and develop actuation system performance requirements.