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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for urgently hiring guidance navigation control engineer in the United States is $82.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77.40 and $90.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Urgently Hiring Guidance Navigation Control Engineer vs Guidance Systems Engineer?

AspectGuidance Navigation Control EngineerGuidance Systems Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, certifications in navigation or control systemsBachelor's or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, similar certifications
Work EnvironmentDesign, testing, and integration of navigation and control systems in aerospace or defense projectsDevelopment and optimization of guidance systems, often in aerospace or military industries
Employer & IndustryDefense contractors, aerospace firms, government agenciesSimilar industries, focusing on guidance system development and integration

While both roles involve guidance and control systems, the Guidance Navigation Control Engineer primarily focuses on the integration and testing of navigation and control components, whereas the Guidance Systems Engineer emphasizes designing and developing guidance algorithms and systems. Both roles require similar credentials and often work in the same industry environments, but their core responsibilities differ slightly.

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Infographic showing various Urgently Hiring Guidance Navigation Control Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $171,051 per year, or $82.2 per hour.

Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer 3

The Structures Company

Everett, WA • On-site

$80/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

JOB TITLE: Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer 3
LOCATION: Everett, WA
PAY RATE: $80.50/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

  • Job Type: Contract (8 months with potential for extension)

  • Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

  • Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

  • Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

  • Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

  • Shift: 1st

Qualifying Questions:

  • Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

  • Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

  • Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

  • Investigates and resolves build issues, manufacturing rejections, functional test failures, and line safety items in production operations and supplier builds.

  • Analyzes and resolves in-service fleet issues, including Service Related Problems (SRPs) and flight squawks, working with airline customers, suppliers, and regulatory partners.

  • Evaluates system and subsystem architectures, requirements, and designs to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for production and fleet impacts.

  • Performs rapid troubleshooting of production issues on the line and at supplier facilities, defining corrective actions and design changes to improve build accuracy, producibility, and safety.

  • Conducts root cause analysis for fleet anomalies and incidents, creates mitigation plans, and drives resolution with customers and internal stakeholders.

  • Reviews and interprets system architecture, requirements, and design documentation to assess impacts of anomalies and proposed fixes.

  • Leads or supports system and component tests including iron bird, lab rigs, and production test setups, including authoring test plans, monitoring execution, analyzing results, and documenting conclusions.

  • Produces and maintains technical artifacts for certification and continued operational safety, including system safety analyses, FMEA, fault trees, and traceability to requirements and regulations.

  • Performs Systems Safety Analysis, FMEA, FTA, and related failure analyses for aerospace systems.

  • Uses requirement management tools such as IBM Rational DOORS for traceability and compliance.

Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

  • 5+ years of technical experience in an aerospace or similar regulated industry environment.

  • Experience with flight control systems and components.

  • Background in requirements development and system architecture analysis.

  • Familiarity with design-to-cost and manufacturability practices.

  • Familiarity with ARP4754 and ARP4761 systems safety processes.

  • Hands-on experience with manufacturing support, functional or acceptance test rigs, and iron bird test environments.

  • Experience performing Systems Safety Analysis, FMEA, FTA, and related failure analyses.

  • Experience working directly with airline customers and regulatory agencies to resolve in-service issues.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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