Senior GNC Engineer & Flight Control Architect (9/80)

AeroVironment, Inc.; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 247,000; 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 Sr. Principal GNC Engineer to help architect flight algorithms and lead development of unmanned air vehicles. The role combines GN&C (60%), flight testing (20%), PCB Design (5%), Software (5%), and other projects (10%).

You will mentor engineers, define system architecture, supervise validation, and coordinate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to meet program goals. Travel within the continental U.S. up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related engineering discipline or equivalent
• 15+ years' experience in aircraft design, GN&C, and program management
• Hands-on experience with autopilot hardware/software and flight control systems

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, development and validation of the flight control system.
• Define system architecture and flow requirements to design teams.
• Lead flight testing and validation from subscale to full scale.
• Mentor engineers and communicate project status to stakeholders

Skills

GN&C expertise

Flight testing

Leadership

Communication

Systems engineering

Education

Advanced engineering degree

PhD preferred

Tools

Flight control hardware

Autopilot software

SIL/HIL testing tools

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Principal GNC Engineer to help architect flight algorithms and lead development of unmanned air vehicles. The role combines GN&C (60%), flight testing (20%), PCB Design (5%), Software (5%), and other projects (10%).

You will mentor engineers, define system architecture, supervise validation, and coordinate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to meet program goals. Travel within the continental U.S. up to 20% is expected.