Autonomy Engineer - Fixed Wing Planning & Controls
Core
Develop and implement the core planning & control stack for Skydio's F10 tailsitter drone platform, ensuring reliable operation across complex aerodynamic regimes.
Role type
Senior IC autonomy engineer (fixed-wing/tailsitter planning & controls)
Builds
Autonomous flight software for the F10 tailsitter platform
Domain
Aerial robotics, fixed-wing/tailsitter aircraft dynamics, real-time control systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
C++ (real-time), Python, non-linear optimization, modern and classical control theory, aircraft/rotorcraft dynamics, software engineering fundamentals
Preferred skills
Experience shipping software controlling real hardware (aircraft, drones, robots), aerodynamic modeling, simulation and flight test analysis
Technologies
C++, Python
Responsibilities
Architect, implement, simulate, and flight test new motion planning strategies; Develop, tune, and analyze new flight controllers; Refine aerodynamic and dynamic models using simulation and flight data; Inform hardware design regarding sensor requirements and control authority
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
