GN&C Flight Control Engineer II

AeroVironment, Inc.; Virginia Colony (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a GNC Engineer II to help plan, design, and integrate guidance, navigation, and control components for next-generation flight systems. The role emphasizes multidisciplinary GN&C, simulation, flight testing, and flight software integration.

You will develop and validate algorithms, perform control analyses, and work with MATLAB/Simulink and C++. Travel up to 20% across the continental U.S. Strong collaboration and problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Up to 2 years of GN&C development, simulation modeling, flight testing, or systems engineering experience.
• Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink and C++ for engineering analysis, algorithm development, and simulation.
• Git version control experience and software collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Supports the design, development, and validation of flight control systems and algorithms for current and new products.
• Performs linear analysis, covariance analysis, and applies classical and modern control techniques to vehicle dynamics.
• Utilizes MATLAB and C++ to model, simulate, and implement flight control and navigation logic.
• Supports system interfaces, HIL/SIL testing, and flight test activities.
• Maintains software configuration management and version control with Git.
• Ensures proper integration and validation of the flight control system with avionics and sensor suites.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

C++

Git

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a GNC Engineer II to help plan, design, and integrate guidance, navigation, and control components for next-generation flight systems. The role emphasizes multidisciplinary GN&C, simulation, flight testing, and flight software integration.

You will develop and validate algorithms, perform control analyses, and work with MATLAB/Simulink and C++. Travel up to 20% across the continental U.S. Strong collaboration and problem solving are essential.