Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 4

Engineering

Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 4 El Segundo, CA Posted: 11/11/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

227137

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

3

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 4, in El Segundo, CA. Job ID#227137

Pay Rate: $101 - $106/hr

Job Description:

C&DHN Subsystem engineering assignments include requirements definition and flow down, systems design and analysis, systems integration, test, and verification. You will resolve technical issues and ensure hardware and software are flight worthy prior to delivery. Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams is crucial. You will work with management and experts across multiple disciplines including GNC and Autonomy subsystem engineering, software engineering, Communications Security (COMSEC) design, Transmission Security (TRANSEC) design, electronic hardware design & test, spacecraft integration, and end-to-end system engineering. Foundational knowledge of networking principles including SpaceWire data routing, switching, and network protocols relevant to aerospace systems. Some familiarity with system modeling and simulation tools, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., SysML, Cameo) will be a plus.

Position Responsibilities:

Gather, define, and document system level requirements to support flight control and mission or trajectory requirements definition

Provide technical, cost, and schedule status to program and function

Participate and support with cost and schedule reduction initiatives

Develop and maintain comprehensive subsystem specifications and unit specs with REA support

Work on subsystem-to-subsystem interface requirements and C&DHN subsystem hardware Subcontract/Contract Data Requirements List (SDRLs/CDRLs)

Create and release subsystem level analyses such as traffic analysis, TM accuracy, sampling, command pacing

Perform Subsystem Architecture (including Block Diagram) and technology insertion (including COMSEC Roadmap)

Assure COMSEC implementation and CNSSP-12 compliance including cybersecurity and information assurance

Prepare and present C&DHN subsystem design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.) for customer and Program SEIT interface

Input to Spacecraft Database, FSW, and Flight ROPs

Define and maintain satellite C&DH process writings (DMS guides)

Required Skills:

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

3+ years of experience working in aerospace, defense, or similar high-tech industry

Preferred Skills:

9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Education / Experience: Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

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 Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• 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