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Senior Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) Engineer

Mighty Fly • Full-time • United States • 4w ago

ABOUT THE ROLE

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Design, implement, and test guidance, navigation and control algorithms on board MightyFly’s autonomous cargo aircraft.
Develop linear and non-linear simulations of our aircraft’s entire flight envelope based on aerodynamic models and physics-based modeling techniques.
Apply proven analysis and model-based design techniques to optimize aircraft control laws for desired stability and performance characteristics.
Work with the software team to create tools and tests to demonstrate the performance of your designs using both Monte Carlo simulations and regression testing.
Develop contingency strategies to ensure safe and predictable system response during off-nominal flight conditions.
Provide input to the flight test team regarding ground and flight test points/cards required to validate GNC performance.
Participate in flight testing and analyze flight data to investigate potential issues and identify opportunities for improved performance.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate, select, and integrate GNC hardware (i.e. sensors, actuators, and processors) to meet performance requirements as well as participate in design of novel aircraft development..
Document designs and tests for the purpose of FAA certification.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Technical

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years experience designing and developing GNC systems for aircraft
Deep expertise in one or more of the following areas: estimation, dynamic modeling of complex systems, advanced linear control analysis, or optimal control with uncertainty
Excellent applied mathematical fundamentals in linear algebra, statistics, and probability
Proficiency with GNC simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink and related toolboxes
Experience developing embedded control systems, estimators, or simulations from scratch and experience testing these systems on real-world hardware
A balanced approach to theoretical, simulation, and hardware/flight test analysis in order to demonstrate your designs
Experience working on autonomous vehicle software

General

A personal drive to build systems from the ground up
A strong interest for tackling and solving complex problems
Self-directed with the ability to work and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Planning & Partnering

Ability to plan and deliver on time
Excellent technical communication skills
Organizational skills

Nice to have

Software engineering skills (C++, C, Python, Git version control)
Familiarity with aviation certification standards & processes
Experience with large UAVs or VTOL aircraft

WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW

Equal opportunity

MightyFly is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Diversity

MightyFly values diversity and welcomes applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in the tech industry. We are an international team led by a female CEO.

Job Location

Bay Area, work will be onsite.

Culture

We are aviation and aerospace enthusiasts who believe the sky is not the limit.
Teamwork: We believe that to achieve great results we need great teamwork.
Working hard: Building reliable aviation and logistics products is really hard but also exciting, challenging, and rewarding.
Having fun: We believe that hard work needs to be coupled with fun. We love hanging out beyond the workday, hosting team dinners, and organizing fun activities. We love the outdoors and outdoor sports. And of course, we love flying.
Celebrating wins large and small.
Creativity: We love and encourage creativity. The best ideas emerge when our working environment fosters out-of-the-box thinking.
Equity, inclusivity, and respect for the diversity of life and work experiences that each individual brings to the team.
Transparency, honesty, and integrity.

Benefits