Senior Flight Controls, GNC Engineer

Requirements

• Serve as the lead singular focal point for flight control automation

• Translate information at both the technical level and overall business use case, while leading and executing multiple parallel technological initiatives at any given time

• Hire, develop, supervise, manage and execute within a technical team focused on Flight Controls and GNC Automation encompassing multiple fixed wing platforms

• Key cross functional stakeholder for the execution of experimental learning experiences in a HIL/SIL, ground and flight test

• Lead, manage or conduct various types of data analysis in support of time sensitive developmental or operational efforts

• Funnel documented results back into risk management and safety workflows for additional review, procedural or safety bulletins, product support and future technological development projects

• Lead, manage, or support the development, planning or execution for a variety of test‑related activities required for internal and customer‑driven projects, processes, or gate reviews.

• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Controls engineering or other relevant discipline
• Minimum five years of direct experience with fixed wing UAS Flight Controls and GNC implementation
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
• Demonstrated experience in technical project teams, managing risk, and the pace to reach viable technical solutions
• Practical experience with development or operational improvement of fixed wing UAS technology
• Hands‑on experience in software development for flight controls and in guidance, navigation and control for fixed wing systems
• Ability to comprehend automation challenges or gaps, and guide solutions‑based collaborations
• Ability to execute operations of hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulators, conducting testing and troubleshooting of HW/SW interfaces
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools, version control systems, defect tracking tools, and workflows with peer review required
• Ability to lead, manage, or individually contribute and execute tasks assigned.

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering
• BS degree in Electrical Engineering
• BS degree in Computer Engineering
• BS degree in Aerospace Engineering
• BS degree in Controls Engineering
• DoD Security Clearance