Senior GNC Engineer - Flight Controls & DAA Systems

Grid Aero, Inc.; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant equity stake

Impact on company success

Work with experienced aerospace founders

Job summary

An innovative aerospace startup in California is seeking a GNC Engineer to lead the development of flight control systems. You'll create scalable algorithms and integrate them into existing frameworks while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role demands over 5 years of experience in GNC algorithm development, with expertise in MATLAB and Simulink. Join us to make an impact in national security and the aerospace industry by innovating advanced technologies in a supportive environment. Competitive compensation and equity opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Guidance Navigation and Control algorithm development for fixed-wing aircraft.
• Expertise with design, stability analysis, and simulation of PID and total energy-based control systems.
• Experience with flight testing of GNC algorithms is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop flight control and decision-making algorithms for Grid’s platform.
• Evaluate stability and performance characteristics of control systems.
• Participate in test planning, execution, and post-test analysis of aircraft.

Skills

Guidance Navigation and Control algorithm development

PID and total energy-based control systems

Flight testing of GNC algorithms

C/C++

Python

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

An innovative aerospace startup in California is seeking a GNC Engineer to lead the development of flight control systems. You'll create scalable algorithms and integrate them into existing frameworks while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role demands over 5 years of experience in GNC algorithm development, with expertise in MATLAB and Simulink. Join us to make an impact in national security and the aerospace industry by innovating advanced technologies in a supportive environment. Competitive compensation and equity opportunities are available.