Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Software Engineering Palo Alto, California · Remote, USA

Wing Inflatables, Inc.; California (MO); Remote; USD 136,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you will leverage your expertise in aircraft dynamics, control theory, and autonomy to develop safety-critical solutions for self-flying aircraft. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and reliability of drone delivery services, making a significant difference in last-mile logistics. If you're passionate about cutting-edge technology and want to be part of a mission-driven company that values diversity and innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-6+ years of experience in GNC technology and product development.
• Technical depth in aircraft dynamics, sensor fusion, and navigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative GNC solutions for self-flying aircraft.
• Perform detailed GNC analyses and support system integration efforts.

Skills

GNC technology

Aircraft dynamics and control

Multi-modal sensor fusion

INS/GPS navigation system development

UAV path planning algorithms

Matlab

C++

Python

Monte Carlo testing

Real-time embedded platforms

Education

M.S in Controls Engineering

Tools

Matlab

C++

Python

Job description

Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer

About Wing:

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on three continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. To do this, we must build a workforce that's representative of the global communities that we serve. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.

About the Role:

Wing is looking for a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer, to join our GNC team. This role will be based in Palo Alto, CA. As a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer, you'll leverage your expertise in aircraft and system dynamics, simulation, estimation and control theory, and autonomy to craft safety-critical solutions to enable highly-reliable operations of self-flying aircraft in diverse operating environments.

What You’ll Do:

• Create innovative, reliable, and efficient GNC solutions to enable new and challenging aircraft capabilities.
• Have ownership and cognisance of GNC systems throughout the complete development lifecycle, from initial idea to system deployment in business operations.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high level performance goals are met and business objectives are achieved.
• Perform detailed GNC analyses of system designs, analyze research and development test data, communicate these results to the Wing team.
• Support the development and execution of GNC system integration and test efforts, including flight tests.

What You’ll Need:

• M.S in Controls Engineering (or similar) or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-6+ years of experience in GNC technology and product development, deployment and transition into full rate production.
• Technical depth in at least one of the following areas: aircraft dynamics and control, multi-modal sensor fusion, INS/GPS navigation system development, UAV path planning algorithms, and/or GNC simulation and data analysis.
• Technical knowledge of fault-tolerance in flight control systems, navigation systems, and contingency management.
• Experience with Matlab, C++, and/or Python.
• Familiarity with simulation methods, particularly medium to large scale Monte Carlo testing.
• Familiarity with real-time embedded platforms.
• Familiarity with aircraft dynamics, stability and control fundamentals.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $136,000 - $212,000 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

At Wing, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you think this position could be a fit but are unsure about applying, we would still love for you to do so!