JOB TITLE: Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 4
LOCATION: Seal Beach, CA

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)

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 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) 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:

Performs new detail design for mechanical flight controls systems for out-of-production commercial aircraft.

Supports Continued Operational Safety Program (COSP) and Safety Related Problem (SRP) projects as the Responsible Engineer.

Performs troubleshooting and resolution of in-service issues for airplane components including gearboxes, cable system components, pilot controls (column, wheel, rudder pedals, switches), torque tubes, linkages, ball-screws, and various sensor types.

Supports development and documentation of airplane components for Primary Flight Controls (pilot controls, elevators, horizontal stabilizer, rudder, ailerons, spoilers, speed-brakes) and High Lift Systems (leading edge flaps, slats, trailing edge flaps).

Collaborates with other organizations including Aerodynamics Performance, Stability and Control, Structures, Flight Deck Crew Operations, Electrical Systems, Systems Stress, and Supplier Management.

Performs requirements definition, various types of analysis, and uses CAD/CAM systems such as CATIA.

Uses math modeling tools such as Simulink and EASY5 for mechanical systems analysis.

Conducts or participates in design reviews as subject matter expert and formulates path forward with findings.

Engages in supplier coordination, defines verification methods including component, system-level, and airplane-level testing, and participates in testing and certification activities with regulatory agencies.

Requirements:

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

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry.

5+ years of experience in related engineering roles (Mechanical Flight Controls within the aerospace industry, specifically in commercial airplane programs).

2+ years of experience using CATIA V5, ENOVIA, and/or DELMIA.

2+ years of experience with commercial aircraft program.

Experience in Mechanical Flight Controls design including Primary Flight Controls and High Lift Systems.

Experience with component design including gearboxes, cable systems, pilot controls, torque tubes, linkages, ball-screws, and sensors.

Experience using math modeling tools such as Simulink and EASY5.

Preferred: Current Design Engineering (DE) Approver status.

Preferred: Experience reviewing and approving Service Bulletins.

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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