JOB TITLE: Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer 4
LOCATION: El Segundo, CA
PAY RATE: $79.5-99.5/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 (12 months with potential for extension)

Clearance: Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance required.

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. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

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

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

Summary:

Gathers, defines, and documents system-level requirements to support flight control and mission or trajectory requirements definition.

Develops and maintains comprehensive subsystem specifications and unit specifications.

Defines subsystem-to-subsystem interface requirements and C&DHN subsystem hardware SDRLs and CDRLs.

Creates and releases subsystem-level analyses including traffic analysis, telemetry accuracy, sampling, and command pacing.

Performs subsystem architecture and block diagram development and technology insertion including COMSEC roadmap.

Assures COMSEC implementation and CNSSP-12 compliance including cybersecurity and information assurance.

Prepares and presents C&DHN subsystem design reviews such as PDR and CDR for customer and Program SEIT interface.

Provides input to Spacecraft Database, flight software, and Flight ROPs.

Defines and maintains satellite C&DH process writings including DMS guides.

Applies networking principles including SpaceWire data routing, switching, and aerospace network protocols.

Requirements:

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

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance required.

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-US equivalent directly related to the work statement.

3+ years of experience working in aerospace, defense, or a similar high-tech industry.

Foundational knowledge of networking principles including SpaceWire data routing, switching, and network protocols relevant to aerospace systems.

Experience gathering, defining, and documenting system-level requirements.

Experience developing subsystem specifications and unit specifications.

Experience with subsystem-to-subsystem interface requirements and SDRLs and CDRLs.

Experience creating subsystem-level analyses including traffic analysis, telemetry accuracy, sampling, or command pacing.

Preferred: Familiarity with MBSE tools such as SysML or Cameo and 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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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