Flight Sciences Engineer – Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Onsite - Relocation Assistance Available
Core
Design and analysis of enhancements for Group 2 and Group 3 UAS, focusing on optimized aerodynamics, flight performance, safety, and autonomous flight control algorithms.
Role type
Flight Sciences Engineer (Guidance, Navigation, and Control)
Builds
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for defense, commercial, and civil aviation applications
Domain
Aerospace engineering, unmanned aircraft systems, flight dynamics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
aerodynamics, flight dynamics, control systems, MATLAB/Simulink, C++, mathematical modeling, telemetry analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, software integration, regulatory knowledge
Preferred skills
U.S. airspace regulations (FAA Part 107), GPS/INS systems, Python, C#, GIT version control, drone operations, pilot's license
Technologies
MATLAB, Simulink, C++, Python, GIT, GPS, INS
Responsibilities
Support design and analysis of UAS enhancements; develop and refine flight control, guidance, and navigation algorithms; build and validate simulation tools (SIL, HIL); investigate and mitigate mishaps via telemetry and Monte Carlo simulations; update autopilot and simulation software; collaborate with autopilot suppliers; support flight test planning and data analysis.
Seniority
Mid-level IC (3-5 years exp with BS or 2+ years with MS)
