Flight Controls & GNC Engineer, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (On-Site)

About the role

TSC is seeking a Flight Controls & GNC Engineer to support operations in Raeford, NC, Sierra Vista, AZ, or Arlington, VA. This position is crucial for the safety and performance of the Airborne ISR Division's Flight Controls Systems.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a key focal point for flight control automation
• Translating technical information and executing multiple parallel technological initiatives
• Executing project tasks within a technical team focused on Flight Controls and GNC Automation
• Communicating and accomplishing tasks with cross-functional stakeholders in experimental learning experiences in HIL/SIL, ground, and flight tests
• Conducting various types of data analysis in support of time-sensitive developmental or operational efforts
• Supporting the development, planning, or execution of test-related activities for internal and customer-driven projects

Requirements

• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Controls engineering or other relevant discipline, plus at least 2 years of direct experience with fixed-wing UAS Flight Controls and GNC implementation
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
• Demonstrated experience in technical project teams, assessing risk, and executing tasks to maintain the required 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 understand automation challenges or gaps and participate in solutions-based collaborations
• Experience executing 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
• Ability to individually contribute and execute tasks assigned

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Controls engineering or other relevant discipline
• Minimum 2 years of direct experience with fixed-wing UAS Flight Controls and GNC implementation
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
• Demonstrated experience in technical project teams, assessing risk, and executing tasks to maintain the required 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 understand automation challenges or gaps and participate in solutions-based collaborations
• Experience executing 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
• Ability to individually contribute and execute tasks assigned

Skills

• Technical project management
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Data analysis and reporting
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Software development and testing
• Automation and control system design

Benefits

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, co-sponsored health plan, paid leave, and much more.