Job Description

JOB TITLE: Flight Controls Engineer

LOCATION: Mojave, CA

SALARY: $101,000-206,000/year

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire

• Clearance: Eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Develop and evaluate Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms to support flight system requirements.

• Design and analyze hypersonic vehicle plant models and flight control systems.

• Create Algorithm Description Documents (ADDs) and perform verification analyses to ensure design compliance.

• Support flight control system design, integration, implementation, testing, and post-flight analysis.

• Develop engineering tools and provide regular technical updates to GNC and Vehicle Management System leadership.

• Collaborate across teams while demonstrating integrity, accountability, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

• Travel as needed to support program objectives (< 5%).

Requirements:

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• Level: Senior or Staff

• 3 5 years of experience

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Fundamental understanding of flight dynamics and control systems.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and work independently.

• Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, Git/Bitbucket, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with aircraft, missile, launch vehicle, or hypersonic vehicle development.

• Experience with guidance, navigation, and control algorithm design, implementation, and analysis.

• Knowledge of autopilot design, dynamic system modeling, and flight control integration/testing.

• Strong technical communication and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with software development methodologies.

• Advanced degree in a GNC-related technical discipline preferred.

• Active TS/SCI clearance preferred.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations .

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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