Flight Sciences Engineer – Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC)
Core
Design and analyze enhancements for Group 2 and Group 3 UAS, developing flight control, guidance, and navigation algorithms for autonomous flight.
Role type
Senior IC Flight Sciences Engineer (GNC)
Builds
UAS derivatives with optimized aerodynamics, flight performance, and safety
Domain
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) / Aerospace Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
aerodynamics, flight dynamics, control systems, MATLAB/Simulink, C++, digital-discrete time control laws, telemetry analysis, Monte Carlo simulations
Preferred skills
U.S. airspace regulations (FAA Part 107), GPS/INS integration, Python, GIT, unmanned aircraft data links, advanced navigation methods
Technologies
MATLAB, Simulink, C++, Python, GIT
Responsibilities
Design and analyze UAS enhancements; Develop and refine GNC algorithms; Build and validate high-fidelity simulation tools; Investigate and mitigate mishaps via telemetry and simulations; Update autopilot software; Collaborate with suppliers on system integration; Support flight test planning and data analysis
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
