Senior GNC Robotics Engineer – Autonomous Systems

Al Tariq; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Tariq is seeking a seasoned Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer to develop advanced algorithms for autonomous systems. The role focuses on real-time trajectory guidance, robust navigation using multi-sensor fusion, and stable control across diverse flight regimes.

You will collaborate with avionics and software teams to integrate GNC into embedded platforms, validate designs via simulations and flight tests, and contribute to system-level optimization and integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace, Control Systems, or related field (Master’s/PhD preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in GNC design within aerospace, defense, UAVs, or autonomous systems.
• Strong understanding of control systems, flight dynamics, and embedded software.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, C++, or Python.
• Experience with sensor fusion, simulation, and real-time systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time guidance algorithms for trajectory generation, path planning, and mission execution.
• Design multi-sensor navigation solutions using GNSS, INS, visual odometry, LIDAR, radar, and altimeters.
• Design and optimize control laws for linear and nonlinear systems, ensuring stability across flight regimes.
• Develop GNC simulation environments for performance evaluation and testing.

Skills

GNC design

MATLAB/Simulink

C++

Python

Sensor fusion

Embedded software

Flight dynamics

Control systems

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace, Control Systems, or related field

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Job description

Al Tariq is seeking a seasoned Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer to develop advanced algorithms for autonomous systems. The role focuses on real-time trajectory guidance, robust navigation using multi-sensor fusion, and stable control across diverse flight regimes.

You will collaborate with avionics and software teams to integrate GNC into embedded platforms, validate designs via simulations and flight tests, and contribute to system-level optimization and integration.