Electromechanical Controls Engineer (GPS Receiver/Inertial Sensor Specialist)

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

51d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Electromechanical Controls Engineer (Engineering Specialist - Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering) to join the Electromechanical Control Department (ECD) within the Vehicle Systems Division (VSD). This role involves planning and conducting technical studies and experimental investigations to support customer programs, with a focus on GPS receivers and inertial sensors. The engineer will interact with government customers, program management, and contractors, acting as a technical authority and consultant. The position is located in El Segundo, CA, and requires at least 4 days onsite. The ECD specializes in mission-critical control sensors and actuators for spacecraft, launch vehicles, and terrestrial/aerial applications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
6 years of applicable professional or educational experience
Expertise in laboratory experimentation, test strategy development, experiment design, and integration and testing
Experience with electronics, mechanical design, control systems, inertial sensors, and actuators applicable to spacecraft and/or launch vehicles
Experience performing technical support in complex environments (multi-program, multi-agency) involving customers, program offices, engineering support, and contractors
Proficiency in tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, LabVIEW, SolidWorks, C/C++, Python
Willingness to occasionally travel and support customer needs, approximately 10% (as required)
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a STEM field
Strong expertise in electromechanical interface development
Strong expertise in GPS receiver testing and associated algorithms
Strong expertise in space vehicle control electronics and avionics systems
Strong expertise in electronic circuit design and analysis
Strong expertise in laser communications and optics
Strong expertise in signal processing and filtering
Strong expertise in real-time software development
Familiarity with launch vehicle and satellite payloads and control, their relationships to other subsystems, and to mission-level performance
Demonstrated ability to provide innovative solutions to challenging technical problems
Experience in mentoring junior technical staff
Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct technical studies and experimental investigations to support customer programs.
Evaluate, analyze, model, or simulate control systems and their components.
Design and implement controllers, perform data reduction and visualization, and evaluate sensor and actuator performance in the Mechatronics Research Laboratory and other Aerospace labs.
Calibrate and align electro-optical systems.
Interact with government customers, program management, and contractors to support multiple programs.
Clearly communicate the results of studies to internal and external customers and stakeholders.
Act as a technical authority, consultant, primary investigator, or project leader.
Coach, mentor, train, motivate, and direct employees to optimize workplace productivity and promote professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect