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Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer, Manuever Dominance - Rotorcraft

andurilindustriesCosta Mesa, CA

💰 $166,000 – $253,000/yrFull-timeelectricianhandyman

Quick Summary

Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer for autonomous rotorcraft systems at a defense technology company.

Skills & Keywords

GNC engineeringFlight dynamicsMATLAB/SimulinkAutonomous systems

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering or related field with focus on dynamics and control
2 or more years of experience in Guidance, Navigation & Control engineering or related technical experience
A strong theoretical knowledge of classical and modern control theory, estimation, and filtering techniques.
Exceptional understanding of flight dynamics (Vertical Take-off and Landing - VTOL and Conventional Take-off and Landing - CTOL)
Experience with developing GNC solutions for flight systems
Experience with developing, integrating, and troubleshooting tools for linear analysis of dynamic systems
Proficiency with GNC simulation tools like MATLAB, Simulink, and related toolboxes
Familiarization with 6-DOF simulations
Ability to travel up to 25%
A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is a plus
Practical experience developing GNC designs for flight systems.
Extensive experience in GNC system and architecture development and testing, preferably in the aerospace industry.
Experience generating in C or C++ code from Simulink models.
Experience writing code in C/C++ or Rust
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Familiarity with agile and Lean product development methodologies such as Scrum.
Experience using Jira, Git, GitHub, or GitLab
Understanding of and compliance with industry, safety, and quality standards appropriate for the application
Passion for defending the United States and its allies
Eligible to obtain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
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