Engineer Guidance Navigation Control 3

Join a team where you will design, develop, implement, verify, and test algorithms and software for guidance, navigation, and control of various vehicles such as aircraft, spacecraft, submersibles, missiles, launch vehicles, and more. Engage in creating simulation tools for missions spanning from launch to orbital insertion and beyond. This role involves statistical processing of data for navigation, formulating guidance equations for desired positions, and developing control laws and requirements for hardware and software.

• Design, develop, and test algorithms and software for guidance, navigation, and control systems.
• Create simulation tools for various vehicle missions, including aircraft and spacecraft.
• Perform statistical processing of measured data points for navigation functions.
• Formulate specific guidance equations to achieve desired positions, orientations, or orbits.
• Develop control laws and hardware/software requirements for aircraft and spacecraft.

• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and C programming.
• Experience in flight trajectory simulation using multi-degree of freedom simulators.
• Ability to design and implement Guidance and Autopilot algorithms.
• Real-Time Closed-Loop software testing expertise.

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline with 9 years of experience, or a Master's with 7 years, or a PhD with 4 years of experience.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application.
• Preferred: Master's or PhD in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with real-time closed-loop software testing on flight representative hardware.

This position is fully onsite, offering an opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that impact lives globally. Be part of a team with a pioneering spirit that has been at the forefront of technological advancements, from stealth bombers to moon landings. Collaborate with innovative minds and be part of a legacy of invention and fun.

This is a Contract position based out of Chandler, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Chandler,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

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Salary : $40 - $45