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Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer

Skyryse

El Segundo, CAFull-time$120–180K/yrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$120–180K/yr
Location
El Segundo, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Skyryse is hiring a Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer. Skyryse seeks a Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer to shape technical direction for path and flight control algorithms, develop analysis tools, support hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, and collaborate across engineering disciplines, contributing to safer, more accessible aviation.

Key focus areas include 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, and Generate documentation for design, analysis, specification and test procedures and results.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Mechanical, Aerospace, Controls, Mechatronics, Or Electrical Engineering and 3+ Years Professional Working Experience. Important skills include Matlab/Simulink, C++, Python, Git, Jira, and Multivariable System Modeling And Control. Preferred (not required): Guidance, Navigation And Control Architectures, Performance Optimization, Path And Motion Planning, and Linear And Non-Linear Flight Dynamic Models Development.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Matlab/SimulinkC++PythonGitJiraMultivariable System Modeling and ControlAircraft ApplicationsGuidance, Navigation and Control ArchitecturesPerformance OptimizationPath and Motion PlanningLinear and Non-Linear Flight Dynamic Models DevelopmentSystem ID Tools and MethodsDeveloping Subsystem Dynamic ModelsCollaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Controls, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering3+ Years Professional Working ExperienceMaster's Degree or PhD in an Engineering Discipline5+ Years Professional Working ExperienceExperience With Aircraft Control Law SpecificationsExperience With HIL SimulationExperience With Flight TestExperience With Data AnalysisFamiliarity With FAR Part 23/25/27/29Familiarity With ARP 4761/4754AFamiliarity With DO-178

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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

  • Familiarity with Git and JIRA

  • Demonstrated competence with multivariable system modeling and control, analysis and simulation in aircraft applications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 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. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security Export Administration Regulations.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.

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