Guidance Navigation Controls (GNC) Engineer V/VI
Zone 5 Technologies · Fort Worth, TX · 5 days ago
HybridEngineering$188k–$216k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership: Lead the design, analysis, and development of flight controls software for Group 1 to 4 UAS.
- Software Development: Architect and implement advanced software components for deployment to flight tests.
- Simulation Expertise: Oversee the creation and execution of high-fidelity SWIL and HWIL simulations to validate system performance.
- Advanced Modeling: Develop and refine complex models in Matlab/Simulink, ensuring accuracy and performance optimization.
- Controls Analysis: Perform advanced stability and performance analyses, providing guidance on control system optimization.
- Mentorship: Mentor and train junior engineers, fostering technical growth and team collaboration.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Drive effective communication and alignment across engineering disciplines to meet project objectives.
- Innovation and R&D: Lead research initiatives in advanced flight control methodologies, embedded systems, and auto-code generation.
- Documentation and Review: Produce comprehensive technical documentation and lead peer review processes to ensure quality and compliance.
Qualifications
- Education: Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 10+ years of experience in flight controls engineering, with at least 5 years in UAS applications.
- Skills:
- Expertise in Matlab/Simulink and auto-code generation for embedded systems.
- Advanced knowledge of control theory, flight dynamics, and embedded systems.
- Experienced in state estimation and Kalman filtering.
- Proven ability to run and analyze SWIL and HWIL simulations.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with Group 1-4 UAS flight controls and avionics suites.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
- Knowledge of advanced control techniques and optimization algorithms.
- History of contributing to successful flight test programs and R&D projects.
Pay Range by Level
- Level V - $188,000 - $216,000
- Level VI - $216,000 - $250,000
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
- 401k with company-match
- 4 weeks of paid time off each year
- 12 annual company holidays