Senior Staff Controls Engineer, Platform
Lead architect and governance authority for Crusoe's facility control systems software and data architecture. Own telemetry strategy, enterprise scaling plans, and technical standards for AI infrastructure.
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 – 280kDallas, TXEmbedded EngineeringOnsite5+ YOE
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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