Engineer Guidance Navigation Control 2
TASC Technical Services· Staffing And Recruiting· Oct 16, 2026 · 12d ago
Chandler, AZ
In office
Contract · 12 months
Mid
$80–$90/hr
2+ years exp
Job description
Engineer Guidance Navigation Control 2 Chandler, AZ
Duration: 12-month contract
Pay range: $80.00 -$90.00/hr BOE
US Citizenship and an active secret clearance Required
Telework is not an option
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Job Description:
Our client’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to their collaborative teams. As a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer in Chandler, AZ, you will contribute to missions of national importance by helping develop and refine GNC solutions for a variety of aerospace systems. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work and will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
In this role, you will support the development and evaluation of guidance, navigation, and control systems for advanced aerospace applications, including aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, and launch vehicles. You will apply mathematical modeling, control theory, and algorithm development to achieve precise navigation and control performance. Your work will include analyzing system behavior, designing and implementing solutions, and integrating hardware and software components to help ensure system reliability and mission success, while working closely with experienced engineers to grow your expertise.
Responsibilities include designing, developing, implementing, verifying, and testing high quality software and simulation toolchains; developing and maintaining six degree of freedom (6 DOF) simulations to design, analyze, and test flight algorithms and flight code; optimizing flight and simulation software for performance, robustness, and maintainability; using trajectory analysis and optimization tools to evaluate mission performance and GNC designs; and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support integration, test, and analysis activities. This position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required program access(es) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience, or a Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience, in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Must have an existing U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level.
Experience with guidance, navigation, and/or control concepts, algorithms, or analysis.
Experience with one or more of the following: C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar technical software tools, with development in a Linux environment.
Experience supporting development, modeling, simulation, test, integration, or analysis of aerospace or autonomous systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline.
Strong foundation in control systems theory and guidance law design.
Navigation experience including Kalman filters, GPS anti jam techniques, and M code.
Experience with tracking, discrimination, and state estimation algorithms.
Competence in C++, Python, Jira, and development in a Linux environment.
Join the TASC Technical Services team, with 30 years of excellence in the staffing industry! We offer competitive benefits including health care plans, a 401k plan with company match, and a weekly paycheck with direct deposit. Additionally, we follow all state and federal guidelines for compensated time off. TASC Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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