Guidance Navigation Control Engineer 3

Engineering

Guidance Navigation Control Engineer 3 Chandler, AZ Posted: 10/22/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

226856

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Guidance Navigation Control Engineer 3, in Chandler, AZ. Job ID#226856

Job Description:

Seeking an Engineer Guidance Navigation Control 3 or 4 to support our Actuator Simulation and Modeling Group. As a member of the Actuators group you'll get to perform trade studies on actuator systems, create performance specifications for actuator systems, and create actuator system models. This position will serve on-site at Chandler, Arizona.

Responsibilities

Modeling and Simulation of actuation systems for various launch vehicles, target vehicles, and business development programs.

Work under general direction of Flight Sciences Functional Manager, Functional Lead and various Program engineers.

Collaborate with other disciplines, Mechanical Electrical, and Systems to determine best means to achieve objectives.

Design and analysis of single loop and multi-loop PID control systems, including electromechanical and electro-hydraulic actuation systems.

Create new and maintain existing linear and nonlinear math models of actuations systems, in both MATLAB and C++ forms.

Evaluation of math model simulation output versus actual test data. Determine source of discrepancies and update models.

Plan and conduct actuator systems engineering work that includes evaluation of new systems, and/or adaptation and modification of existing systems.

Develop performance requirements for actuation system specifications.

Review actuation system test data. Where necessary, identify processing issues and implement corrections.

Provide anomaly investigation support for production and fielded actuation systems.

Perform trade studies for new actuation system applications.

Generate and revise relevant documentation summarizing work performed.

Conduct kinematic analysis and mathematical modeling of 3-bar and 4-bar systems.

Basic Qualifications for Engineer Guidance Navigation Control 3 (or 4)

At least 2 (4) years of direct experience modeling actuator systems.

Direct experience developing performance requirements and specifications for actuator systems

Experience with both electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic actuator systems.

A DoD Secret level security clearance

Experience with Matlab, C++, Simulink, and Python including

Experience modeling both linear and non-linear models in Simulink

Experience presenting results to a wide variety of audiences including both technical SME's and non-technical customers

Preferred Qualifications for Engineer Guidance Navigation Control 3 (or 4)

4 (6) years of direct experience modeling actuator systems.

Participation in an anomaly investigation

New actuation system trade study experience

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Secret

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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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

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled