Aerospace & Defense startup currently in Stealth based in El Segundo, made up of former SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed engineers, applying the SpaceX model to mass produce life-saving systems.  Backed by joint staff level military leadership and several major SV firms, their first product is designed for immediate deployment around the world starting with Ukraine where the need is critical.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled GNC engineer with a strong coding and aerospace simulation background. You will design and implement 6 DoF python simulations and assist implementation of code deliverables into flight software through software and hardware-in-the-loop bench testing. This individual will be responsible for a subset of GNC flight software and its successful execution on a novel platform. 

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement guidance, navigation, and flight control systems from test requirement through execution
• Perform extensive Monte Carlo and statistical performance analyses
• Integrate and test algorithms and software at module, software in the loop, hardware in the loop, and system level testing
• Manage configurations on embedded devices, specifying how hardware will interface with software
• Analyze extensive test data to assess algorithm and simulation performance and drive improvements 
• Contribute to GNC system architecture and design for a greenfield project

Qualifications:

• 4-7+ years of experience in aerospace GNC engineering
• High proficiency in Python

   Proficiency in embedded C/C++ or equivalent systems language

• Experience in team software development (Git, branch ownership, etc) 
• Experience developing 6 DoF simulations from scratch
• Experience with IMU bring-up and tuning
• Thorough understanding of GNC, control and estimation theory, and autonomous sensors and integration
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

   BS in computer science or aerospace/mechanical engineering

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of missile GNC, aerodynamics, flight dynamics and controls
• Understanding of computer vision, perception, filtering, and estimation
• MS or PhD in GNC engineering program
• Experience with radar and missile systems
• Experience with complex computer vision tasks

ITAR Requirements:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with us is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.