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The Aerospace Corporation · 2 hours ago

Electromechanical Controls Engineer (GPS Receiver/Inertial Sensor Specialist)

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$117K/yr - $176K/yr

6+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As an Electromechanical Controls Engineer, you will conduct technical studies and experimental investigations to support customer programs, interacting with government customers and program management.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Technical studies often involve evaluation, analysis, modeling or simulation of control systems and their components

Experimental investigations in the Mechatronics Research Laboratory (managed by ECD) and/or other Aerospace labs may include controller design and implementation, data reduction and visualization, sensor and actuator performance evaluation, and electro-optical systems calibration and alignment

Tasks typically involve interaction with government customers, program management, and contractors to support multiple programs. Clearly communicate the results of studies while working with both internal and external customers and stakeholders as a technical authority, consultant, primary investigator, or project leader

You should have strong people skills which includes coaching, mentoring, training, motivating and directing employees to optimize workplace productivity and promote professional growth

Qualification

Electromechanical interface developmentGPS receiver testingControl systemsMATLAB/SimulinkC/C++PythonLabVIEWSolidWorksTechnical supportMentoringCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

6 years of applicable professional or educational experience

Expertise in laboratory experimentation, test strategy development, experiment design, and integration and testing

Experience with electronics, mechanical design, control systems, inertial sensors, and actuators applicable to spacecraft and/or launch vehicles

Experience performing technical support in complex environments (multi-program, multi-agency) involving customers, program offices, engineering support, and contractors

Proficiency in tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, LabVIEW, SolidWorks, C/C++, Python

Willingness to occasionally travel and support customer needs, approximately 10% (as required)

This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Preferred

Advanced degree in a STEM field

Strong expertise in areas such as: electromechanical interface development, GPS receiver testing and associated algorithms, space vehicle control electronics and avionics systems, electronic circuit design and analysis, laser communications and optics, signal processing and filtering, real-time software development

Familiarity with launch vehicle and satellite payloads and control, their relationships to other subsystems, and to mission-level performance

Demonstrated ability to provide innovative solutions to challenging technical problems

Experience in mentoring junior technical staff

Active secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government, is strongly preferred. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Education assistance programs

An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect