Senior GNC Engineer: Autonomous Aircraft Controls

Industrious Ventures; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) program and transparent stock option plan

Self-managed and flexible time-off policy

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Industrious Ventures in San Francisco is seeking a GNC Engineer to develop and implement guidance, navigation, and control systems for autonomous aircraft. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree or PhD in engineering, along with 5+ years of experience in the field. Responsibilities include engaging in multi-disciplinary trades, supporting test operations, and mentorship. The position offers comprehensive benefits, a collaborative work environment, and aims to foster innovation in aerospace technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in GNC development for aerospace or autonomous vehicles.
• Experience with dynamics, modeling, and simulation.
• Experience in fly-by-wire control design for aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement guidance, navigation, and control systems for products.
• Engage in multi-disciplinary aircraft trades to define overall system architecture.
• Support flight and ground test operations.

Skills

GNC development

Dynamics modeling

Simulation

Software development

Algorithm design

Rust

C++

Python

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in robotics, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Industrious Ventures in San Francisco is seeking a GNC Engineer to develop and implement guidance, navigation, and control systems for autonomous aircraft. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree or PhD in engineering, along with 5+ years of experience in the field. Responsibilities include engaging in multi-disciplinary trades, supporting test operations, and mentorship. The position offers comprehensive benefits, a collaborative work environment, and aims to foster innovation in aerospace technology.