Staff Guidance & Controls Engineer (R4763)

Job Description:

As a member of the Software Autonomy team, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining all of control and autonomy algorithms within the VBAT code base. This is a full lifecycle development opportunity with algorithm development, software design and coding, unit tests, component tests, flight software qualification and flight test support. You will also be responsible for helping update and validate the simulation models as required.

Required qualifications:

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 2 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD.

Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment..

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on delivering user-centric software solutions.

Experience working with control systems, specifically unmanned aerial systems and/or robotics to include

Outer loop path planning / trajectory synthesis

Integrating software in a hierarchical environment

Preferred qualifications:

Familiarity with continuous integration / delivery and test-driven development

Strong C++ and Python coding experience

Simulation model development, verification and validation

Controls knowledge with experience in

Linear system analysis

Gain/Phase margin analysis

Time response

Filter development and verification / validation

First order filters

Kalman filters

Bandpass filters

#LI-SM1

#LD

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.