Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 4

The Adecco Group; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Free career counseling services

401(k)

Select paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Affordable medical coverage plan

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Seal Beach, CA is seeking a Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 4 to contribute to safety, regulation compliance, and aircraft performance. The role involves extensive design work and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The position requires 5+ years in aerospace flight controls, CAD/CAM experience (CATIA, ENOVIA, DELMIA), and strong communication skills. Occasional travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field is required.
• 5+ years in aerospace mechanical flight controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as Responsible Engineer on COSP and SRP projects.
• Support BCA Production, BGS Modifications, and related programs.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
• Perform design, analysis, and presentation of findings for reviews.
• Coordinate with suppliers and support certification activities.

Skills

CATIA V5

ENOVIA

DELMIA

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM (CATIA)

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Job Details

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Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 4 Seal Beach, CA. Posted: 7/20/2026. Job Description Job ID#:219093

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Associate - W2

Duration: 52

Shift: 1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 4, in Seal Beach, CA. Job ID#219093

Pay Rate: $98 - $103/hr

Job Description:

This role is integral to our commitment to safety and compliance with FAA regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of design principles, aircraft performance, and regulatory requirements, ensuring that our aircraft meet the highest safety standards. Position Responsibilities: Works with the OoP Chief Program Engineer (CPE) office as the Responsible Engineer on Continued Operational Safety Program (COSP) and Safety Related Problem (SRP) projects. Supports to BCA Production, BGS Modifications, BGS Converted Freighter program and Engineering changes for OoP aircraft. Supports BGS Spares (ELRs, SDTs and Interchangeabilities). Provides design solutions to the Service Engineering team for BCS and other fleet issues with design solutions. Willing and able to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally. General tasks: Performs new detail design, as well as participate in troubleshooting and resolution of in-service issues. Support the development and documentation of Airplane components such as / gearboxes, cable system components, pilot controls (i.e. column, wheel, rudder pedals, switches, etc.), torque tubes, linkages, ball-screws, various sensor types, etc., Opportunities for mechanical engineering engagement in Flight Controls and Mechanical Systems include work in Primary Flight Controls (e.g. pilot controls, elevators, horizontal stabilizer, rudder, ailerons, and spoilers/speed-brakes), High Lift Systems (i.e. leading edge flaps or slats, and trailing edge flaps). Works to ensure world-class Mechanical Systems by collaborating with other organizations such as Aerodynamics Performance and Stability & Control, Structures, Flight Deck Crew Operations, Pilots, Electrical Systems, Systems Stress, Customer Services & Airline Customers, Factory and Flight Line Operations, Supplier Management, Airplane Safety and many others. Requirements definition, conducting various types of analysis, use of CAD/CAM systems such as CATIA, and math modeling with tools such as Simulink and EASY5. Conducts or participates in design reviews as a SMEs, formulates path forward with findings and prepares technical presentations for executive review boards of potential safety items Engages in supplier coordination, define verification methods such as component, system-level and airplane-level testing, and participate in that testing. Participates in activities related to certification of products with regulatory agencies.

Required Skills: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry. 5+ years of experience in related engineering roles (Mechanical Flight Controls within the aerospace industry, specifically in commercial airplane programs). 2+ years of experience using CATIA V5, ENOVIA, and/or DELMIA. 2+ years of experience with commercial aircraft program. Preferred Skills: Current Design Engineering (DE) Approver. Advanced degree in Engineering or a related field. Good verbal and written communication skills. Experience presenting to senior leadership. Strong collaborative skills to deal with multiple team functions. Experience reviewing/approving Service Bulletins. Education / Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

• direct deposit
• free career counseling services
• 401(k)
• select paid holidays
• short-term disability insurance
• skills training
• employee referral bonus
• affordable medical coverage plan
• and DailyPay (in some locations)

For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance