Autonomy Engineer: Tailsitter Planning & Controls

Skydio; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Equity in the form of stock options

Comprehensive benefits packages

Paid vacation time

Sick leave

Holiday pay

401K savings plan

Job summary

A leading drone technology company in California is seeking an Autonomy Engineer to contribute to the development of the core planning and control stack. The ideal candidate has strong proficiency in C++ and Python, experience shipping software for real hardware, and knowledge of aircraft dynamics. As part of the team, you will architect and flight test motion planning strategies while working in a diverse environment that values innovation and collaboration. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python in real-time contexts.
• Experience shipping software that controls real hardware, e.g., aircraft, drones, robots, etc.
• Commitment to writing clean, well-designed, maintainable, readable code.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, simulate, and flight test new motion planning strategies.
• Develop, tune, and analyze new flight controllers.
• Refine and understand the aerodynamic and dynamic model of a tailsitter aircraft using simulated and flight test data.

Skills

Proficiency in C++

Proficiency in Python

Knowledge of aircraft and rotorcraft dynamics

Experience with non-linear optimization

Control theory and practice

Software engineering fundamentals

Collaboration in larger code bases

Job description

A leading drone technology company in California is seeking an Autonomy Engineer to contribute to the development of the core planning and control stack. The ideal candidate has strong proficiency in C++ and Python, experience shipping software for real hardware, and knowledge of aircraft dynamics. As part of the team, you will architect and flight test motion planning strategies while working in a diverse environment that values innovation and collaboration. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.