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GNC Engineer

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TAD PGS, Inc.

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Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/4/2026

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Job Description

We have an Excellent Contract position for aGNC Engineerto join a leading Company located in Chandler, AZ.
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Candidate must possess an Active Secret Security Clearance.
  • As a GNC Engineer - Level 2 located in Chandler, AZ, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work . In this position, you will contribute to the development and evaluation of guidance, navigation, and control systems for advanced aerospace applications, including aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, and launch vehicles. Your work will involve applying mathematical models, control theories , and algorithm development to achieve precision in navigation and control performance . You will also play a key role in analyzing system behavior, designing solutions, and integrating hardware and software components to ensure system reliability and mission success. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Responsibilities :
+ Design, develop, implement, verify, and test high-quality software and simulation toolchains. + Work on a 6-degree-of-freedom (6DOF) simulation to design and test flight code. + Optimize flight software and simulation software. + Work with various trajectory optimization software and tools. + This position is contingent upon having a final clearance and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Basic Hiring Criteria :
+ Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience. + Must have existing U.S. Government security clearance at Secret or Top Secret. + Exposure to C++, Python, and development in a Linux environment.
Desired Qualifications :
+ Master's or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline. + Control systems theory and guidance law design. + Competence in C++, Python, Jira, and development in a Linux environment. Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.
com/candidate-privacy/orhttps:
//pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ 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