Aerospace GNC Engineer - Flight & Production Issue Expert

CTS International; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS International is seeking a Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer to support production and supplier builds in Everett, WA. The role involves investigating build issues, root cause analysis, and ensuring airworthiness through design changes and tests.

You will work with customers and regulators, review architectures, lead tests, and mentor teams to improve safety and producibility. This 8+ month contract may extend or convert to FTE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of technical experience in an aerospace or similar regulated industry environment.
• 1+ years of experience with CATIA or similar 3D modeling CAD tools.
• Experience with flight control systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly troubleshoot production issues on the line and at supplier facilities; define corrective actions and design changes to improve build accuracy, producibility, and safety.
• Investigate in fleet anomalies and incidents; perform root cause analysis, create mitigation plans, and drive resolution with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Review and interpret system architecture, requirements, and design documentation to assess impacts of anomalies and proposed fixes.
• Lead and support system/component tests including iron bird, lab rigs, and production test setups; author test plans, monitor execution, analyze results, and document conclusions.
• Produce and maintain technical artifacts required for certification and continued operational safety: system safety analyses, FMEA, fault trees, and traceability to requirements and regulations.
• Coordinate across manufacturing, avionics, supplier management, flight operations, safety, and regulatory teams to deliver robust, production friendly, and compliant solutions.
• Mentor production teams and suppliers on design intent, installation practices, and troubleshooting techniques to reduce recurrence.

Skills

5+ years aerospace experience

CATIA or CAD tools

Flight control systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field

Job description

CTS International is seeking a Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer to support production and supplier builds in Everett, WA. The role involves investigating build issues, root cause analysis, and ensuring airworthiness through design changes and tests.

You will work with customers and regulators, review architectures, lead tests, and mentor teams to improve safety and producibility. This 8+ month contract may extend or convert to FTE.