Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer at Skyryse — El Segundo, USA | Base Career

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We’re on a mission to make the skies safe and accessible for everyone.

Our technology gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of any aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies.

Our SkyOS solution, rigorously and relentlessly developed by skilled and dedicated Skyrysers, is the key to unlocking this unbounded future.

Our technology, combined with our commitment to saving lives and our passion for aviation, will empower everyone to experience the joy and freedom of flight.

GUIDANCE, NAVIGATION AND CONTROL ENGINEER - EL SEGUNDO, CA

As a Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer, you will help shape the technical direction for architecting and implementing all path planning, motion planning, and flight control algorithms on board our aircraft.

You will play a critical role in developing the spatial technology that will impact the viability of our bold objective to make aviation safer and more accessible to all.

Responsibilities

Assist with all Guidance, Navigation, and Control functions and analysis activities including dynamic trajectory planning and Flight Envelope Protection design
Support GNC design specifications generation, validation and verification activities
Generate documentation for design, analysis, specification and test procedures and results
Develop analysis tools and algorithm using a Matlab/Simulink environment
Support Hardware in the Loop (HIL) and flight test activities
Work in a collaborative manner with other engineering disciplines such as Perception, Safety, Certification and Systems, Flight Test and lines of business as appropriate
Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Controls, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering
3+ years of professional working experience
Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink
Knowledge in programming in C++ and Python

Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline
5+ years of professional working experience
Demonstrated competence with multivariable system modeling and control, analysis and simulation in aircraft applications
Demonstrated experience with Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) architectures and deployment in aerospace applications is highly desired.
Experience with Aircraft Control Law specifications, analysis, development, integration, HIL simulation, flight test, and data analysis
Experience in optimization, path and motion planning for constrained dynamical systems
Experience in linear and non-linear flight dynamic models development by using System ID tools and methods
Experience in developing the other subsystem dynamic models, such as actuators, sensors, etc in accordance with the need of GNC activities
Experience working as part of a team that has transitioned to production automation solutions for complex dynamic systems
Familiarity with FAR Part 23/25/27/29, ARP 4761/4754A, DO-178 and other aerospace regulations/processes/standards

WHY SKYRYSE?

The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 depending on experience
Valuable stock option plan
Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer.

We value diversity.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Employment is contingent upon confirmation of authorization to export in accordance with the U.S.

Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer

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