GNC Engineer: Flight Path & Control Systems

Skyryse; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option plan

Medical, dental and vision plans

PTO and sick days

Job summary

Skyryse is seeking a Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer in El Segundo, CA. You will shape the technical direction for path and flight control algorithms on board our aircraft and work with cross-functional teams to enable safer, more accessible aviation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency in Matlab/Simulink, C++, and Python. Familiarity with Git/JIRA and aircraft modeling is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Controls, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of professional working experience.
• Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink.
• Knowledge in programming in C++ and Python.
• Familiarity with Git and JIRA.
• Competence with multivariable system modeling and control, analysis and simulation in aircraft applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all Guidance, Navigation, and Control functions and analysis activities including dynamic trajectory planning and Flight Envelope Protection design.
• Support GNC design specifications generation, validation and verification activities.
• Generate documentation for design, analysis, specification and test procedures and results.
• Develop analysis tools and algorithms using a Matlab/Simulink environment.
• Support Hardware in the Loop (HIL) and flight test activities.
• Work with other engineering disciplines such as Perception, Safety, Certification and Systems, Flight Test.

Skills

Matlab/Simulink proficiency

C++

Python

Git

JIRA

Multivariable system modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Controls, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Git

JIRA

Job description

Skyryse is seeking a Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer in El Segundo, CA. You will shape the technical direction for path and flight control algorithms on board our aircraft and work with cross-functional teams to enable safer, more accessible aviation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency in Matlab/Simulink, C++, and Python. Familiarity with Git/JIRA and aircraft modeling is preferred.