Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer

We’re on a mission to make the skies safe and accessible for everyone. Our technology gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of any aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Our SkyOS solution, rigorously and relentlessly developed by skilled and dedicated Skyrysers, is the key to unlocking this unbounded future. Our technology, combined with our commitment to saving lives and our passion for aviation, will empower everyone to experience the joy and freedom of flight.

GUIDANCE, NAVIGATION AND CONTROL ENGINEER - EL SEGUNDO, CAAs a Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer, you will help shape the technical direction for architecting and implementing all path planning, motion planning, and flight control algorithms on board our aircraft. You will play a critical role in developing the spatial technology that will impact the viability of our bold objective to make aviation safer and more accessible to all.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with all Guidance, Navigation, and Control functions  and analysis activities including dynamic trajectory planning and Flight Envelope Protection design Support GNC design specifications generation, validation and verification activities

Generate documentation for design, analysis, specification and test procedures and results

Develop analysis tools and algorithm using a Matlab/Simulink environment Support Hardware in the Loop (HIL) and flight test activities

Work in a collaborative manner with other engineering disciplines such as Perception, Safety, Certification and Systems, Flight Test and lines of business as appropriate

Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Controls, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering 3+ years of professional working experience

Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink Knowledge in programming in C++ and Python Familiarity with Git and JIRADemonstrated competence with multivariable system modeling and control, analysis and simulation in aircraft applications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline5+ years of professional working experience

Demonstrated experience with Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) architectures and deployment in aerospace applications is highly desired.

Experience with Aircraft Control Law specifications, analysis, development, integration, HIL simulation, flight test, and data analysis

Experience in optimization, path and motion planning for constrained dynamical systems

Experience in linear and non-linear flight dynamic models development by using System  and methods

Experience in developing the other subsystem dynamic models, such as actuators, sensors, etc in accordance with the need of GNC activities

Experience working as part of a team that has transitioned to production automation solutions for complex dynamic systems

Familiarity with FAR Part 23/25/27/29, ARP 4761/4754A, DO-178 and other aerospace regulations/processes/standardsWHY SKYRYSE?

The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 depending on experience

Valuable stock option plan Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans

Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.  PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.

A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Employment is contingent upon confirmation of authorization to export in accordance with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security Export Administration Regulations.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.