GNC Actuation Systems Engineer - Flight Controls Expert

Castelion Corporation; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Castelion Corporation in Torrance, CA, is seeking a GNC Engineer focused on actuation systems. You will design, implement, and validate control algorithms that translate vehicle commands into precise motion, with ownership from requirements through testing.

You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to model actuator dynamics, perform system identification, and build SITL/HITL environments. Strong background in controls and electromechanical systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
• Strong fundamentals in feedback controls, dynamics, or electromechanical systems.
• Experience programming in Python, C/C++, or similar languages.
• Experience with dynamic systems analysis and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and tune closed-loop control systems for flight vehicle actuators.
• Model electromechanical actuator dynamics and develop control architectures.
• Perform system identification and test data analysis to validate models.

Skills

Feedback controls

Electromechanical systems

Python

C/C++

System identification

Embedded software

Mathematical modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

Castelion Corporation in Torrance, CA, is seeking a GNC Engineer focused on actuation systems. You will design, implement, and validate control algorithms that translate vehicle commands into precise motion, with ownership from requirements through testing.

You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to model actuator dynamics, perform system identification, and build SITL/HITL environments. Strong background in controls and electromechanical systems is essential.