Guidance Navigation Control Engineer ( Chandler, AZ ) 2095

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search is seeking a Guidance Navigation Control Engineer in Chandler, AZ for a 12-month contract. Onsite only, pay rate to be determined on W2.

The role involves modeling and simulating actuator systems for launch and target vehicles, performing trade studies, and developing performance specifications. Requires DoD Secret clearance and experience with MATLAB, Simulink, C++, and Python.

Qualifications

• At least 2–4 years of direct experience modeling actuator systems.
• Experience developing performance requirements for actuator systems.
• Experience with MATLAB, C++, Simulink, and Python.
• DoD Secret level security clearance.
• Experience modeling both linear and nonlinear models in Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Modeling and Simulation of actuation systems for launch/target vehicles and BD programs.
• Work under general direction of Flight Sciences Functional Manager and engineers.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems disciplines to achieve objectives.
• Design and analysis of single loop and multi-loop PID control systems for electromechanical and electro-hydraulic actuation.

Skills

C++

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Actuator Modeling

PID Control

Electro-mechanical Actuation

Hydraulic Actuators

Trade Studies

Kinematic Analysis

Tools

Python

Simulink

MATLAB

C++

Job description

Guidance Navigation Control Engineer ( Chandler, AZ ) 2095

Location Chandler, AZ
No Remote

Type Contract

ID IA31-2759392

Guidance Navigation Control Engineer ( Chandler, AZ ) 2095
12 Month Contract

Pay rate: Open hourly on W2

Onsite only

Engineer Guidance Navigation Control 3 or 4 to support our Actuator Simulation and Modeling Group. As a member of the Actuators group you’ll get to perform trade studies on actuator systems, create performance specifications for actuator systems, and create actuator system models. This position will serve on-site at Chandler, Arizona.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Must Have

• C++
• Creating linear and non-linear actuator system models.
• Design and analysis of single loop and multi-loop PID control systems, including electromechanical and electro-hydraulic systems.
• Developing actuator performance specifications.
• Electro-Mechanical Actuation Systems
• Evaluation of math model simulation output vs test data.
• Hydraulic Actuators
• MATLAB

Responsibilities

• Modeling and Simulation of actuation systems for various launch vehicles, target vehicles, and business development programs.
• Work under general direction of Flight Sciences Functional Manager, Functional Lead and various Program engineers.
• Collaborate with other disciplines, Mechanical Electrical, and Systems to determine best means to achieve objectives.
• Design and analysis of single loop and multi-loop PID control systems, including electromechanical and electro-hydraulic actuation systems.
• Create new and maintain existing linear and nonlinear math models of actuations systems, in both MATLAB and C++ forms.
• Evaluation of math model simulation output versus actual test data. Determine source of discrepancies and update models.
• Plan and conduct actuator systems engineering work that includes evaluation of new systems, and/or adaptation and modification of existing systems.
• Develop performance requirements for actuation system specifications.
• Review actuation system test data. Where necessary, identify processing issues and implement corrections.
• Provide anomaly investigation support for production and fielded actuation systems.
• Perform trade studies for new actuation system applications.
• Generate and revise relevant documentation summarizing work performed.
• Conduct kinematic analysis and mathematical modeling of 3-bar and 4-bar systems.

Basic Qualifications for Engineer Guidance Navigation Control 3 (or 4)

• 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 including
• Experience modeling both linear and non-linear models in Simulink
• Experience presenting results to a wide variety of audiences including both technical SME's and non-technical customers

Preferred Qualifications for Engineer Guidance Navigation Control 3 (or 4)

• 4 (6) years of direct experience modeling actuator systems.
• Participation in an anomaly investigation
• New actuation system trade study experience