Sr. Staff Engineer, GNC - BlueSky (R5798)

The Guidance Navigation Control engineering team focuses on researching and developing state-of-the-art algorithms that drive high-performance flight for a blue-sky project. As a GNC Engineer on this team, you’ll work on an agile team grounded in first principles to push the boundaries of the state-of-the-art.

Responsibilities

The Guidance Navigation Control engineering team focuses on researching and developing state-of-the-art algorithms that drive high-performance flight for a blue-sky project. As a GNC Engineer on this team, you’ll work on an agile team grounded in first principles to push the boundaries of the state-of-the-art.

Requirements

BS in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering with a focus on Control Systems; Minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience in the area of vehicle dynamics modeling, flight controls, or simulation; Experience with C++ in a production environment; Experience with Matlab and Simulink; Expert knowledge of aircraft dynamics and control, stability, and handling qualities; Experience tuning and optimizing control systems in simulation and real-world; Passion for solving complex problems in a fast-moving environment; Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, being a trustworthy teammate, and being kind to others; Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance

Nice to have

MS or PhD in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering with a focus on Control Systems; Experience with Modern Control Theory, e.g. LQR/LQG, Adaptive Control, Robust Control, Model Predictive Control (MPC), etc.; Proficient with extracting linear aircraft state space models from nonlinear equations of motion; Proficient with design or selection of servos, inertial navigation systems, air data units, vision-based navigation systems; Familiarity with Kalman Filters; Familiarity with system identification techniques; Familiarity with git, continuous integration & delivery, etc.

Benefits

Bonus; Benefits; Equity; Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)