Sr Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Sr. Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer Shape the Flight. Solve the Complex. Engineer What’s Next.

Location: Englewood, CO
Pay Rate: $80.92/hour

Contract : 22 months with possible conversion

Are you a seasoned aerospace engineer ready to tackle some of the most complex challenges in flight? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire a Sr. Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C) Engineer in Englewood, Colorado.

In this role, you'll help design, develop, analyze, and test the technologies that enable advanced aerospace vehicles to navigate, maneuver, and perform their missions successfully. From sophisticated GN&C algorithms and flight software to simulations, hardware, and integrated aircraft platforms, your expertise will contribute throughout the product lifecycle.

What You'll Do

As a Sr. Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer , you will:

• Design, develop, evaluate, and test GN&C algorithms, flight software, related hardware, simulations, and engineering tools .

• Analyze complex Guidance, Navigation and Control systems to assess vehicle flight qualities, performance, and mission capabilities .

• Support aerospace solutions ranging from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems to highly integrated aircraft platforms .

• Apply advanced engineering principles, analysis, and simulation techniques throughout the product lifecycle.

• Utilize Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools to model, analyze, and evaluate system performance.

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering and development teams to solve complex technical challenges.

• Contribute to system-level trade studies, analysis of alternatives, and technical decision-making.

• Support the definition and maturation of technical baselines in complex aerospace development environments.

Required Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline .

• Typically 10+ years of relevant engineering experience .

• Thorough understanding of engineering principles and practices .

• Advanced experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, analysis, and simulation .

• Experience working successfully within multi-disciplinary design and development teams .

• Experience with system modeling tools .

Preferred Qualifications

We're especially interested in candidates who bring experience with:

• MATLAB/Simulink and/or C++ .

• Guidance and/or Navigation algorithm development.

• Aerospace vehicles, sensor suites, and mission systems.

• Vehicle stability principles.

• Monte Carlo and trajectory analysis .

• Industry-standard aerospace engineering principles, including:

  • Parametric design

  • Model-based definition

  • Fundamentals of flight dynamics

• Leading baseline definition and maturation within complex development programs.

• Highly integrated trade studies and analysis of alternatives .

• Aerospace and Defense industry programs and environments.

Working & Physical Requirements

This position may require:

• Frequent walking, sitting, standing, and climbing stairs or steps.

• Frequent repetitive hand, arm, and finger movements requiring hand and finger dexterity.

• Rare lifting or carrying of items weighing up to 25 lbs.

• Rare exposure to outdoor weather conditions, fumes or hazardous materials, and loud noises.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial , we're connecting exceptional engineering talent with opportunities to contribute to the future of aviation and aerospace.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on advanced aerospace technologies and mission-critical systems .

• Apply your GN&C expertise to challenging, technically complex programs.

• Collaborate across engineering disciplines and help influence critical design decisions.

• Continue expanding your expertise in flight dynamics, modeling, simulation, algorithms, and system-level engineering .

• Join a professional environment that values technical excellence, collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving .

Ready to Help Engineer the Future of Flight?

If you're an experienced aerospace engineer who thrives on tackling complex GN&C challenges and wants to put your expertise to work on advanced aviation technologies, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join PDS Tech Commercial as a Sr. Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer in Englewood, CO, and take the next step in your aerospace engineering career.

Your expertise can help determine where the next mission goes. Apply now.

Pay Details: $80.92 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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\nCompany Description

Every year, PDS Tech Commercial and PDS Defense place thousands of skilled trades and engineering associates into roles all across the nation. Since our founding in 1977, we have maintained the highest standard of service and satisfaction among both talent and clients.

Today, we continue to deliver exceptional services as a proud member of The Adecco Group (TAG) family, a leading global workforce solutions provider. What does this mean for you? We are united by a powerful mission: making the future work for everyone. We offer our local experience paired with global resources, bringing significant advantages to all our areas of expertise. From end-to-end digital recruitment to priority redeployment and beyond, we are committed to building a better world of work for all.

Company Description

Every year, PDS Tech Commercial and PDS Defense place thousands of skilled trades and engineering associates into roles all across the nation. Since our founding in 1977, we have maintained the highest standard of service and satisfaction among both talent and clients.\r\n\r\nToday, we continue to deliver exceptional services as a proud member of The Adecco Group (TAG) family, a leading global workforce solutions provider. What does this mean for you? We are united by a powerful mission: making the future work for everyone. We offer our local experience paired with global resources, bringing significant advantages to all our areas of expertise. From end-to-end digital recruitment to priority redeployment and beyond, we are committed to building a better world of work for all.