JOB TITLE: Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer
LOCATION: Irvine, CA
PAY RATE: $72.50-101.35/hour

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: Contract (6 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

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: 

• Design and tune closed-loop control laws for small UAS and missile platforms

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated aircraft systems

• Conduct system-level performance analyses, including modeling and trade studies to inform design and integration

• Develop and support simulation frameworks for missile performance evaluation and Monte Carlo analysis

• Mentor and support junior engineers to enhance team capabilities and program efficiency

• Leverage flight test data to evaluate and refine control performance

• Implement and optimize off-the-shelf autopilots in novel or unconventional aircraft configurations

• Integrate seeker systems and develop closed-loop seeker control

Requirements:

• Must be eligible to obtain Export Authorization and DoD Clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Aerospace, Autonomous Systems, or relevant engineering discipline

• 10+ years of professional experience as an airborne systems GNC engineer

• Strong experience developing and tuning control laws for aircraft and missile systems

• Hands-on experience integrating off-the-shelf autopilot systems into custom airframes

• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or other object-oriented programming languages for modeling and control implementation

• Experience using flight test data to validate and improve controller performance

• Strong understanding of simulation-based analysis, including Monte Carlo techniques and statistical evaluation of dynamic systems

• Work environments range from office settings to warehouse or production facilities

• Must be able to stand, climb, crouch, and reach as needed to install or move equipment

• May be required to lift a minimum of 25 lbs, move between departments, floors, and worksites

• May involve heavy lifting, crawling, climbing in/out of equipment, or outdoor work

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

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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