Castelion
GNC Engineer - Actuation Systems
Torrance, CA +3 · Full-time · Posted Sep 7, 2026
- Location
- Torrance, CA
Rio Rancho, NM
19951 Mariner Ave, Torance, CA 90503
2601 29th Ave NW, Rio Rancho, NM 87144 - Experience
- No specific number of years stated.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Employment is contingent on the candidate’s ability to access applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing. If the position is designated as requiring a security clearance or other government authorization, employment may also depend on meeting applicable citizenship or other eligibility requirements.
About the job
Build and integrate control algorithms, models, and software for flight-vehicle actuation systems, from requirements and simulation through hardware testing and flight integration.
What you'll do
- Design, implement, and tune closed-loop actuator controls; model electromechanical dynamics and analyze performance and robustness.
- Develop actuator models and SITL/HITL environments, and implement algorithms in embedded flight software.
- Plan and conduct hardware tests, analyze test and flight data, and collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver flight-ready systems.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Strong fundamentals in feedback controls, dynamics, or electromechanical systems.
- Programming experience in Python, Rust, C/C++, Julia, or a similar technical computing language.
- Experience analyzing dynamic systems through coursework, research, internships, projects, or professional work.
Nice to have
- Experience designing and tuning closed-loop controls for electromechanical or aerospace hardware.
- Experience with embedded or real-time control software, system identification, or SITL/HITL testing.
Tools
Python, Rust, C/C++, Julia, Software-in-the-Loop (SITL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL), 6-DOF
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