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JOB TITLE: Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer
LOCATION: Irvine, CA
PAY RATE: $72.50-101.35/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
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Job Type: Contract (6 months with potential for extension)
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
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Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
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Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
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Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
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Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
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Design and tune closed-loop control laws for small UAS and missile platforms
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated aircraft systems
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Conduct system-level performance analyses, including modeling and trade studies to inform design and integration
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Develop and support simulation frameworks for missile performance evaluation and Monte Carlo analysis
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Mentor and support junior engineers to enhance team capabilities and program efficiency
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Leverage flight test data to evaluate and refine control performance
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Implement and optimize off-the-shelf autopilots in novel or unconventional aircraft configurations
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Integrate seeker systems and develop closed-loop seeker control
Requirements:
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Must be eligible to obtain Export Authorization and DoD Clearance
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Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Aerospace, Autonomous Systems, or relevant engineering discipline
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10+ years of professional experience as an airborne systems GNC engineer
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Strong experience developing and tuning control laws for aircraft and missile systems
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Hands-on experience integrating off-the-shelf autopilot systems into custom airframes
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Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or other object-oriented programming languages for modeling and control implementation
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Experience using flight test data to validate and improve controller performance
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Strong understanding of simulation-based analysis, including Monte Carlo techniques and statistical evaluation of dynamic systems
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Work environments range from office settings to warehouse or production facilities
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Must be able to stand, climb, crouch, and reach as needed to install or move equipment
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May be required to lift a minimum of 25 lbs, move between departments, floors, and worksites
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May involve heavy lifting, crawling, climbing in/out of equipment, or outdoor work
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Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Skills:
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Background in guidance and navigation algorithm development
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Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and control implementation on embedded systems
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Familiarity with sensor fusion, GNSS/INS integration, or related estimation techniques
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Knowledge of defense or aerospace safety and compliance standards
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Strong communication skills, including listening, questioning, clarifying, and summarizing
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Willingness to travel occasionally
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 major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a 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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