Program Manager, GNC Software
Core
Lead program execution for Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) deliverables including flight control laws, state estimation, navigation systems, and HIL testing infrastructure for an all-electric eVTOL aircraft.
Role type
Senior IC Program Manager (Aerospace GNC)
Builds
Guidance, Navigation & Control software and systems for the Midnight eVTOL aircraft
Domain
Aerospace / eVTOL / Flight Control Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
GNC fundamentals (flight control laws, state estimation, navigation filters), aerospace program management, hardware/software development lifecycle, regulatory certification (DO-178C, DO-331, ARP4754A), project scheduling, risk management
Preferred skills
Master's in Aerospace/Controls, PMP/PMI-ACP/CSM, hands-on GNC algorithm/HIL/SIL experience, eVTOL OEM background, MBSE tools, EVMS
Technologies
Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, Simulink, FlightGear, X-Plane, Cameo, Rhapsody, Polarion, DOORS
Responsibilities
Own and maintain the GNC integrated master schedule (IMS), develop detailed work breakdown structures (WBS), track ticket velocity and backlog health, identify schedule risks and drive mitigation plans, align GNC sub-schedules with aircraft-level IMS, serve as primary interface between GNC and adjacent disciplines, facilitate program reviews and milestone gate reviews, coordinate GNC inputs into PDRs/CDRs and certification reviews, manage dependencies between software releases and test infrastructure, track GNC budget and resource planning, maintain GNC risk register and RAID log, support trade studies for GNC tools, coordinate FAA certification activities, track compliance matrix items, support configuration management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
