Senior GNC Engineer for Autonomous Drone Systems

Quantum-Systems Pty; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum-Systems Pty in the United States is seeking a Senior GNC Engineer IV to lead the development and optimization of GNC algorithms for autonomous drones. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in drone flight dynamics and control theory. Responsibilities include designing algorithms, collaborating with software teams, and leading flight tests. A relevant degree and proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink or C/C++ are required. U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to technology export controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing GNC algorithms for drones, robotics, or aerospace systems.
• Deep understanding of rigid-body dynamics, nonlinear control, and estimation theory.
• Hands-on experience with multirotor flight dynamics and real-time control implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of GNC algorithms for multirotor UAS.
• Model, analyze, and simulate nonlinear flight dynamics and actuator behavior.
• Design and implement state-estimation algorithms for robust sensor fusion.

Skills

GNC algorithms development

Drone flight dynamics

Control theory

State estimation

Autonomous flight systems

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

Job description

Quantum-Systems Pty in the United States is seeking a Senior GNC Engineer IV to lead the development and optimization of GNC algorithms for autonomous drones. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in drone flight dynamics and control theory. Responsibilities include designing algorithms, collaborating with software teams, and leading flight tests. A relevant degree and proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink or C/C++ are required. U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to technology export controls.