Job Details

Senior GNC Engineer

About the Company

We are a cutting-edge technology company developing advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for critical global applications, including military, logistics, and humanitarian missions. Join an innovative team shaping the future of autonomous flight systems.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to critical missions worldwide.

• Innovation: Thrive in a creative, boundary-pushing culture.

• Collaboration: Join a passionate, excellence-driven team.

• Growth: Develop your skills in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Position Details

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Software Engineering Manager

Location: El Segundo, CA

Status: Full-time (Day Shift)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement navigation algorithms for UAV guidance, navigation, and control (GNC).
• Evaluate vehicle controllability and performance, collaborate on integrating navigation solutions, and recommend system design improvements.
• Support ground and flight tests to ensure reliable, high-performance autonomous operations.
• Create and validate models and simulations.
• Analyze data to assess and refine system performance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience, with at least 3+ years in GNC system design and development.
• Strong foundation in Kalman filtering and state estimation; control theory knowledge is a plus.
• Proficiency in Python and C++.
• Experience with IMU/GPS, RTK-GNSS, dual GNSS systems, and sensor fusion.
• Embedded software development experience, including coding for microcontrollers.

• Specialization in UAV navigation systems.
• Experience with fault-tolerant navigation and real-time operating systems (PX4 familiarity a plus).
• Knowledge of aerodynamics, flight stability, and UAV vehicle control.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated technical and/or team leadership experience.
• Prior work in the defense or aerospace sectors.