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.
About the job
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++, Python, Control Systems, Kalman Filters, Path Planning, Trajectory Synthesis, Simulation, Continuous Integration, Test-Driven Development, Linear System Analysis
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