Guidance Navigation Control Engineer

JOB TITLE: Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer 4
LOCATION: El Segundo, CA
PAY RATE: $79.5-99.5/hour

We 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 U.S. Secret Security Clearance required.

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying 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:

• Gathers, defines, and documents system-level requirements to support flight control and mission or trajectory requirements definition.

• Develops and maintains comprehensive subsystem specifications and unit specifications.

• Defines subsystem-to-subsystem interface requirements and C&DHN subsystem hardware SDRLs and CDRLs.

• Creates and releases subsystem-level analyses including traffic analysis, telemetry accuracy, sampling, and command pacing.

• Performs subsystem architecture and block diagram development and technology insertion including COMSEC roadmap.

• Assures COMSEC implementation and CNSSP-12 compliance including cybersecurity and information assurance.

• Prepares and presents C&DHN subsystem design reviews such as PDR and CDR for customer and Program SEIT interface.

• Provides input to Spacecraft Database, flight software, and Flight ROPs.

• Defines and maintains satellite C&DH process writings including DMS guides.

• Applies networking principles including SpaceWire data routing, switching, and aerospace network protocols.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance required.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-US equivalent directly related to the work statement.

• 3+ years of experience working in aerospace, defense, or a similar high-tech industry.

• Foundational knowledge of networking principles including SpaceWire data routing, switching, and network protocols relevant to aerospace systems.

• Experience gathering, defining, and documenting system-level requirements.

• Experience developing subsystem specifications and unit specifications.

• Experience with subsystem-to-subsystem interface requirements and SDRLs and CDRLs.

• Experience creating subsystem-level analyses including traffic analysis, telemetry accuracy, sampling, or command pacing.

• Preferred: Familiarity with MBSE tools such as SysML or Cameo and 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and 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, defense

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