Overview
On Site
USD 50.00 - 58.00 per hour
Contract - Independent
Skills
Data Processing
Sensors
Collaboration
GNC
Science
Mathematics
MATLAB
Simulink
C++
Algorithms
Aerospace
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Real-time
Software Testing
Embedded Systems
Computer Hardware
Testing
Privacy
Marketing
Job Details
Location: Chandler, AZ
Salary: $50.00 USD Hourly - $58.00 USD Hourly
Description:
Job Title: Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer
Location: Chandler, AZ
About the Role
We're looking for a highly skilled and innovative Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer to join our advanced aerospace systems team. In this role, you'll design and develop cutting-edge algorithms and simulation tools that enable precision flight and navigation for a variety of platforms including aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, and launch vehicles.
You'll work on mission-critical systems that support powered and coast phases of flight, orbital manoeuvres, and staging events. This is a high-impact role where your contributions will directly influence the success of complex aerospace missions.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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Salary: $50.00 USD Hourly - $58.00 USD Hourly
Description:
Job Title: Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer
Location: Chandler, AZ
About the Role
We're looking for a highly skilled and innovative Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer to join our advanced aerospace systems team. In this role, you'll design and develop cutting-edge algorithms and simulation tools that enable precision flight and navigation for a variety of platforms including aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, and launch vehicles.
You'll work on mission-critical systems that support powered and coast phases of flight, orbital manoeuvres, and staging events. This is a high-impact role where your contributions will directly influence the success of complex aerospace missions.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and test guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for aerospace systems.
- Develop and validate multi-degree-of-freedom flight trajectory simulations.
- Perform statistical data processing and integrate sensor measurements into navigation models.
- Formulate guidance equations to achieve desired flight paths, orientations, or orbital positions.
- Develop control laws and define hardware/software requirements for flight systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GNC solutions into real-time systems.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and 9+ years of relevant experience, or
- Master's degree with 7+ years of experience, or
- PhD with 4+ years of experience.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and C++.
- Experience with multi-DOF flight trajectory simulation.
- Proven ability to design and implement guidance and autopilot algorithms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience with real-time closed-loop software testing on flight-representative hardware.
- Strong understanding of embedded systems and hardware-in-the-loop testing environments.
By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.
Contact:
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Please apply with us today!
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