GNC Engineer, Sr

Position: GNC Engineer, Sr.
** Worker Type*
* Regular

** Job Description*
* ** Summary*
* The  
** Sr. GNC Engineer
** ensures the engineering needs are met and assists in planning and deployment of the design of components and their integration into systems. This role encompasses a multi-disciplinary background to include  GN&C (60%), flight testing (20%), PCB Design (5%), Software (5%) and other projects (10%). This role supports development of technical proposals and project estimates, drives technical and engineering conflicts to resolution and ensures the engineering needs of their assigned product development projects are met.

** Position Responsibilities*
* + Document designs and analyses with written reports, presentations, and Engineering drawings

+ Characterize, analyze, test, and troubleshoot control system hardware and software subsystems

+ Develop and maintain tools to perform robot test data reduction and analysis

+ Perform linearization of nonlinear models, and linear and non-linear controls analysis and algorithm design for stability, robustness, and performance

+ Analyze systems and flight test data to support model improvements and root cause investigation of failures and anomalies

+ Participate in and lead GN&C-related design requirements development and design reviews

+ Help develop and maintain reusable software and GN&C design components and integrate into new designs

+ Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors

+ Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead)

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** Other duties as assigned*
* ** Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)*
* + Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

+ 8+ years' of combined experience in aircraft design, GN&C, flight testing, systems engineering and program management

+ Demonstrated hands-on attitude with a broad range of development experience

+ Has a comprehensive knowledge of engineering disciplines and prior experience leading the development of many of these systems for manned or unmanned air vehicles:
Autopilot hardware and software;
Flight control hardware and software;
Part 23 & part 27 aircraft certification;
Ground control communications hardware and software;
Ground control support equipment;
Air vehicle subsystems integration & test;
Air vehicle systems communications hardware and software;
High voltage electrical power systems

+ Travel within the continental U.S. is required to support flight test operations (up to 20%)

** Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies*
* + Advanced degree is preferred, if candidate has less required experience.

+ Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways

+ Understanding of frequency domain and state space representations of dynamic systems

+ Understanding of linear controls design and analysis tools and techniques

+ Understanding of robotic dynamics and control concepts

+ Understanding of basic aircraft and helicopter flight dynamics a plus

+ Familiarity with aided inertial navigation systems concepts and techniques

+ Understanding of classical and modern controls design and analysis approaches

+ Familiar with Monte Carlo, hardware-in-the-loop, and/or 6

DOF simulation environments

+ Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

+ Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

+ Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

+ Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

+ Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

+ Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

** Physical Demands*
* + Ability to work in an office and R&D environment (Constant)

+ Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

** Clearance Level*
* No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$111,500 - $158,025

Aero Vironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

** ITAR Requirement:*
* _This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

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