Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer 4

The Structures Company; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 113,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Job summary

The Structures Company is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineer 4 for our Albuquerque, NM engagement. You will analyze and design GNC systems, resolve requirement conflicts, and validate models against test data to improve simulation accuracy.

Expect to work across systems engineering, software, and hardware, applying COTS solutions when appropriate. Active Top Secret clearance is required to start and U.S. person status per ITAR.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance to start.
• U.S. Person (ITAR) eligibility.
• GNC engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Resolve requirement conflicts.
• Perform and document analysis and design of GNC systems.
• Perform model validation against test data to improve simulation accuracy.
• Develop solutions and disposition issues for customer satisfaction.
• Design trade studies to meet program requirements.
• Author and maintain engineering documentation.

Skills

GNC engineering

Classical control theory

C, MATLAB, Python

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C

Job description

JOB TITLE: Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer 4LOCATION: Albuquerque, NMPAY RATE: $99.50/hourWe are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.Job Details:Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)Clearance: Active Top Secret Security Clearance required to start.Industry: Aerospace / Defense / AviationBenefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplierOpenings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.Shift: First shift, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMQualifying Questions:Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?Summary:Resolve requirement conflicts.Perform and document analysis and design of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems.Perform model validation against test data to improve simulation accuracy.Use advanced analysis to assess and refine control law design.Gather, define, and document GNC mission requirements and ensure traceability from system level to component level.Develop solutions and disposition issues for customer satisfaction.Design trade studies to meet program requirements.Work across multiple disciplines such as systems engineering, software, and hardware.Implement COTS solutions when appropriate.Author and maintain engineering documentation.Requirements:Active Top Secret Security Clearance required to start.Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).Ability to obtain SCI or T5 after starting.Guidance, Navigation, and Control engineering experience.Classical Control Theory experience.Experience with a higher-level programming code (e.g., C, MATLAB, Python, or similar).Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-US equivalent directly related to the work statement.Preferred: Active TS/SCI.Preferred: Advanced degree in a related field or coursework in Advanced Control Systems.Preferred: Hardware implementation experience.About Us:The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.Eligibility Requirements:Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defenseTake your career to new heights—apply today!Engineers - #hotjobs