Location: Chandler, AZ
Salary: $80.00 USD Hourly - $110.00 USD Hourly
Description: About the RoleSeeking an experienced Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer with expertise in actuator modeling, simulation, and control systems design. The role focuses on developing and validating electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic actuator models, performing system trade studies, creating performance specifications, and supporting the full lifecycle of actuator system development. The engineer will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-fidelity simulation and analysis solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain linear and nonlinear actuator system models using MATLAB, Simulink, and C++.
- Design, analyze, and optimize single-loop and multi-loop PID control systems.
- Perform modeling and simulation of actuator systems for aerospace and related applications.
- Validate simulation models against test data and resolve performance discrepancies.
- Develop actuator performance requirements and technical specifications.
- Conduct trade studies to evaluate new actuator system architectures and technologies.
- Support anomaly investigations and root-cause analysis activities.
- Review and analyze actuator system test results and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborate with systems, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams.
- Perform kinematic analysis and mathematical modeling of 3-bar and 4-bar mechanisms.
- Generate technical reports, analyses, and engineering documentation.
- Support modification and enhancement of existing actuator designs and models.
Must-Have Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 2+ years (Level 3) or 4+ years (Level 4) of direct actuator modeling experience.
- Experience developing actuator performance requirements and specifications.
- Expertise in electro-mechanical actuation systems.
- Expertise in electro-hydraulic actuation systems.
- Strong experience with MATLAB and Simulink.
- Experience developing mathematical models in C++.
- Hands-on experience creating both linear and nonlinear simulation models.
- Strong understanding of PID control systems and control theory.
- Experience comparing simulation outputs with physical test data and refining models.
- Ability to present technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications- 4+ years (Level 3) or 6+ years (Level 4) of actuator modeling experience.
- Experience supporting anomaly investigations and failure analysis.
- Experience performing actuator system trade studies.
- Knowledge of kinematic modeling of multi-link mechanisms.
- Experience with Python for simulation, automation, or analysis tasks.
- Aerospace, launch vehicle, missile, or flight control systems experience.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
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