Senior UAV Controls Engineer: Autonomous Flight & ML

Seneca; Sausalito (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Equity Compensation

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

A pioneering technology company in California is seeking an exceptional Controls Engineer to design and implement systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The role involves developing advanced control algorithms, applying machine learning for enhanced flight performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Masters in a relevant field and has experience in control system design. This position promises a competitive salary and equity compensation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in control system design, modeling, and simulation.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages like C++ and Python.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test advanced control algorithms for UAVs.
• Create and maintain dynamic flight models to simulate control strategies.
• Integrate path planning algorithms for autonomous navigation.
• Apply machine learning techniques to enhance flight control.
• Conduct comprehensive system testing to validate performance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams for high-quality solutions.

Skills

Control theory

UAV systems

C++

Python

Modeling and simulation

Education

PhD or Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Embedded systems

Job description

A pioneering technology company in California is seeking an exceptional Controls Engineer to design and implement systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The role involves developing advanced control algorithms, applying machine learning for enhanced flight performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Masters in a relevant field and has experience in control system design. This position promises a competitive salary and equity compensation.