Senior Flight Controls & GNC Engineer

About the role

TSC is seeking a Senior Flight Controls & GNC Engineer to support our growing operations in Raeford, NC, Sierra Vista AZ or Arlington, VA. This position serves as the lead focal point for Flight Controls Systems in our Airborne ISR Division, ensuring the product line's safety and performance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead singular focal point for flight control automation.
• Translate technical information at both the technical and business use case levels, leading and executing multiple technological initiatives simultaneously.
• Hire, develop, supervise, and manage a technical team focused on Flight Controls and GNC Automation across multiple fixed-wing platforms.
• Act as a key cross-functional stakeholder for experimental learning experiences in hardware-in-the-loop simulators, ground, and flight tests.
• Lead, manage, or conduct data analysis in support of time-sensitive developmental or operational efforts, feeding results into risk management and safety workflows.
• Lead, manage, or support the development, planning, or execution of various test-related activities for internal and customer-driven projects, processes, or gate reviews.

Requirements

• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Controls engineering or a related field, with at least five 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, managing risk, and reaching viable technical solutions.
• Practical experience in developing or improving fixed-wing UAS technology, software development for flight controls, and guidance, navigation, and control systems.
• Ability to understand automation challenges or gaps and guide collaborative solutions.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop simulators, testing, troubleshooting, and interfacing between hardware and software.
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools, version control systems, defect tracking tools, and peer review workflows.
• Leadership skills, including the ability to lead, manage, or independently execute tasks assigned.

Qualifications

• More than ten years of directly relevant experience in the required qualifications, with a strong ability to thrive in a team environment with other highly technical engineers and business-oriented innovators.

Skills

• Technical expertise in fixed-wing UAS Flight Controls and GNC implementation.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop simulators and flight test environments.
• Proficiency in software development and system integration.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

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