Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer 3

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a GNC Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Chandler, AZ.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• At least 2 (4) years of direct experience modeling actuator systems.
• Direct experience developing performance requirements and specifications for actuator systems
• Experience with both electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic actuator systems.
• A DoD Secret level security clearance
• Experience with Matlab, C++, Simulink, and Python including
• Experience modeling both linear and non-linear models in Simulink
• Experience presenting results to a wide variety of audiences including both technical SME's and non-technical customers

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Modeling and Simulation of actuation systems for various launch vehicles, target vehicles, and business development programs.
• Work under general direction of Flight Sciences Functional Manager, Functional Lead and various Program engineers.
• Collaborate with other disciplines, Mechanical Electrical, and Systems to determine best means to achieve objectives.
• Design and analysis of single loop and multi-loop PID control systems, including electromechanical and electro-hydraulic actuation systems.
• Create new and maintain existing linear and nonlinear math models of actuations systems, in both MATLAB and C++ forms.
• Evaluation of math model simulation output versus actual test data. Determine source of discrepancies and update models.
• Plan and conduct actuator systems engineering work that includes evaluation of new systems, and/or adaptation and modification of existing systems.
• Develop performance requirements for actuation system specifications.
• Review actuation system test data. Where necessary, identify processing issues and implement corrections.
• Provide anomaly investigation support for production and fielded actuation systems.
• Perform trade studies for new actuation system applications.
• Generate and revise relevant documentation summarizing work performed.
• Conduct kinematic analysis and mathematical modeling of 3-bar and 4-bar systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• 4 (6) years of direct experience modeling actuator systems.
• Participation in an anomaly investigation
• New actuation system trade study experience

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree is required.
School must be accredited.

HOURS:
9/80 workweek. On-site in Chandler, AZ.

ADDITIONAL:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.


 
Job Number: 220280
Job Location: Chandler, az
Rate: Up to $137.25 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 10/22/2026
Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: Andrea Marentez
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: amarentez@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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