GNC Actuation Systems Engineer - Modeling & PID Control

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC in Chandler, AZ seeks a Guidance Navigation Control Engineer on a 12-month contract to support the Actuator Simulation and Modeling Group. On-site work with US citizenship required.

Responsibilities include modeling actuators, developing performance specifications, and performing trade studies for new actuation systems. The role requires strong C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and Python skills, plus experience with electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic actuation.

Qualifications

• At least 2 (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.
• A DoD Secret level security clearance.
• Experience with Matlab, C++, Simulink, and Python.
• Experience modeling linear and nonlinear models in Simulink.
• Experience presenting results to audiences including technical SMEs and non-technical customers.

Responsibilities

• Modeling and simulation of actuation systems for launch vehicles and programs.
• Work under the general direction of Flight Sciences Functional Manager and engineers.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Electrical and Systems disciplines.
• Design and analysis of single loop and multi-loop PID control systems.
• Create new and maintain existing linear and nonlinear actuation models in MATLAB and C++.
• Evaluate math model simulations against test data and update models.
• Plan actuator systems engineering work, evaluate new systems.
• Develop performance requirements for actuation system specifications.
• Review actuation test data and investigate discrepancies.
• Provide anomaly investigation support for production and fielded systems.
• Perform trade studies for new actuation system applications.
• Generate and revise documentation summarizing work.
• Conduct kinematic analysis and modeling of 3-bar and 4-bar systems.

Skills

C++

Actuator system modeling

PID control systems

Actuator specs

Electro-Mechanical actuation

Model vs test data

Hydraulic actuators

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Job description

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC in Chandler, AZ seeks a Guidance Navigation Control Engineer on a 12-month contract to support the Actuator Simulation and Modeling Group. On-site work with US citizenship required.

Responsibilities include modeling actuators, developing performance specifications, and performing trade studies for new actuation systems. The role requires strong C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and Python skills, plus experience with electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic actuation.