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

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 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 HIL/SIL, 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, plus 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 with development or operational improvement of fixed-wing UAS technology.
• Hands-on experience in software development for flight controls and guidance, navigation, and control for fixed-wing systems.
• Ability to comprehend automation challenges or gaps and guide solutions-based collaborations.
• Experience with 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 lead, manage, or individually contribute and 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 project management skills.
• Leadership and supervision experience.
• Data analysis and reporting skills.
• Software development and testing experience.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop simulators and flight test environments.

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.