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:

Job Type: Contract (6 months with potential for extension)

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. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Design and tune closed-loop control laws for small UAS and missile platforms

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated aircraft systems

Conduct system-level performance analyses, including modeling and trade studies to inform design and integration

Develop and support simulation frameworks for missile performance evaluation and Monte Carlo analysis

Mentor and support junior engineers to enhance team capabilities and program efficiency

Leverage flight test data to evaluate and refine control performance

Implement and optimize off-the-shelf autopilots in novel or unconventional aircraft configurations

Integrate seeker systems and develop closed-loop seeker control

Requirements:

Must be eligible to obtain Export Authorization and DoD Clearance

Bachelor s degree in Robotics, Aerospace, Autonomous Systems, or relevant engineering discipline

10+ years of professional experience as an airborne systems GNC engineer

Strong experience developing and tuning control laws for aircraft and missile systems

Hands-on experience integrating off-the-shelf autopilot systems into custom airframes

Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or other object-oriented programming languages for modeling and control implementation

Experience using flight test data to validate and improve controller performance

Strong understanding of simulation-based analysis, including Monte Carlo techniques and statistical evaluation of dynamic systems

Work environments range from office settings to warehouse or production facilities

Must be able to stand, climb, crouch, and reach as needed to install or move equipment

May be required to lift a minimum of 25 lbs, move between departments, floors, and worksites

May involve heavy lifting, crawling, climbing in/out of equipment, or outdoor work

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

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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