GNC & Actuation Systems Engineer (Onsite - Chandler)

SPG; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SPG in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Guidance Navigation Control Engineer for a 12‑month contract onsite. You will model actuation systems, develop performance specs, and create MATLAB/C++ based models for launcher and test programs.

The role requires experience with PID control, electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic actuation, and familiarity with Simulink and Python; a security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have experience modeling actuator systems, including linear and nonlinear models.
• Experience developing performance requirements and specifications for actuator systems.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, C++, Simulink, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Modeling and Simulation of actuation systems for various launch and test programs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve objectives.
• Design and analyze single and multi-loop PID control systems for electromechanical and electro-hydraulic actuation.
• Create and maintain linear and nonlinear actuator models in MATLAB and C++.
• Evaluate model outputs against test data and update models as needed.
• Conduct actuator systems engineering studies and develop performance requirements.
• Review test data and assist with anomaly investigation and issue resolution.
• Produce documentation summarizing work conducted.

Skills

C++

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

PID control

Actuator modeling

Systems engineering

Linear/nonlinear modeling

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Job description

SPG in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Guidance Navigation Control Engineer for a 12‑month contract onsite. You will model actuation systems, develop performance specs, and create MATLAB/C++ based models for launcher and test programs.

The role requires experience with PID control, electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic actuation, and familiarity with Simulink and Python; a security clearance may be required.