Autonomy Engineer: Tailsitter Planning & Controls
Skydio
14 days+
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Job summary
A leading drone technology company in San Mateo is seeking an Autonomy Engineer. In this role, you will contribute to the development of planning and control stacks on the F10 platform. You will architect and flight test new motion planning strategies, while refining aerodynamic models of tailsitter aircraft. The ideal candidate has strong proficiency in C++ and Python, experience in shipping software for real hardware, and knowledge of aircraft dynamics. This position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in C++ and Python in real-time contexts.
- Experience shipping software that controls real hardware.
- Knowledge of aircraft and rotorcraft dynamics.
Responsibilities
- Architect, implement, simulate, and flight test new motion planning strategies.
- Develop, tune, and analyze new flight controllers.
- Refine aerodynamic and dynamic model of tailsitter aircraft.
Skills
Strong proficiency in C++
Strong proficiency in Python
Knowledge of aircraft dynamics
Experience with non-linear optimization
Modern control theory
Classical control theory
Software engineering fundamentals
Collaboration in larger code base
Job description
A leading drone technology company in San Mateo is seeking an Autonomy Engineer. In this role, you will contribute to the development of planning and control stacks on the F10 platform. You will architect and flight test new motion planning strategies, while refining aerodynamic models of tailsitter aircraft. The ideal candidate has strong proficiency in C++ and Python, experience in shipping software for real hardware, and knowledge of aircraft dynamics. This position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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