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Shield AIShield AIDallas, TX

Staff Engineer, Guidance & Controls (R4763)

Develops and maintains control and autonomy algorithms for unmanned aerial systems, handling full lifecycle from design to flight testing. Requires 5+ years experience with control systems, robotics, and strong C++/Python skills.

180k – 280k
On-site5+ YOEEmbedded Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain control and autonomy algorithms within the VBAT code base.
  • Full lifecycle development: algorithm development, software design and coding, unit tests, component tests, flight software qualification, and flight test support.
  • Update and validate simulation models as required.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years related experience with Bachelor's degree; or 2 years with Master's; or PhD.
  • Proven track record of shipping products in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Experience with control systems for unmanned aerial systems and/or robotics, including:
    • Outer loop path planning / trajectory synthesis
    • Integrating software in hierarchical environments.

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: linear system analysis, gain/phase margin analysis, time response, filter development (first order, Kalman, bandpass).

Skills

C++PythonControl SystemsKalman FiltersPath PlanningTrajectory SynthesisSimulationContinuous IntegrationTest-Driven DevelopmentLinear System Analysis
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