Flight Controls Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

4d•$117,300 - $175,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation’s Guidance Analysis Department is seeking an experienced Flight Controls Engineer (Engineering Specialist - Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineering) to provide guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) support for launch vehicles, missile systems, and missile defense systems. The role supports customers including the Space Force’s Space Systems Command, the Missile Defense Agency, and civil customers such as NASA. The position is onsite in El Segundo, California, and requires at least four days onsite.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
Six or more years of experience in GNC systems.
Experience with guidance, navigation, and control systems, inertial sensors, and actuators applicable to spacecraft and/or launch vehicles.
Experience performing technical tasks, leading technical teams, and effectively supporting multiple programs, customers, and contractors.
Proficiency with some of the following tools: MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python, or Fortran.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a STEM field or equivalent.
Expertise in modeling and simulation of spacecraft or launch vehicles.
Demonstrated ability to provide innovative solutions to challenging technical problems.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of customer, corporate staff, and contractors.
Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

Assess control system performance of launch, missile defense, and missile systems.
Perform linear and nonlinear control system analyses.
Derive multi-body and flexible-body dynamics equations for supported vehicles.
Support multiple programs and work independently with internal and external customers as a technical authority, consultant, primary investigator, or project leader.
Provide oversight, guidance, and technical advice on customer projects, which may include specialized analytical and experimental studies of launch vehicle and missile defense GNC systems.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
401(k) plan with company-paid benefits of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
Flexible spending accounts.
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
Relocation assistance.
Professional growth and development programs.
Education assistance programs.
Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.