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Providing engineering services through Systems Engineering, Mission Support, and RF Sensors & Defense Electronics

Senior Flight Controls & GNC Engineer, Unmanned Aircraft Systems

EngineerEngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 501-1,000H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Virginia

Posted

34 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Serve as the lead singular focal point for flight control automation. • Translate information at both the technical level and overall business use case. • Lead and execute multiple parallel technological initiatives. • Hire, develop, supervise, manage and execute within a technical team focused on Flight Controls and GNC Automation. • Key cross functional stakeholder for execution of experimental learning experiences in a HIL/SIL, ground and flight test. • Lead, manage or conduct various types of data analysis in support of time sensitive developmental or operational efforts. • Funnel documented results back into risk management and safety workflows. • Lead, manage, or support development, planning or execution for a variety of test related activities.

Job Requirements

  • BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Controls engineering or other relevant discipline
  • Minimum five years of direct experience with fixed wing UAS Flight Controls and GNC implementation.
  • US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
  • Demonstrated experience in technical project teams, managing risk, and the pace to reach viable technical solutions.
  • Practical experience with development or operational improvement of fixed wing UAS technology.
  • Hands-on experience in software development for flight controls and in guidance, navigation and control for fixed wing systems.
  • Ability to comprehend automation challenges or gaps, and guide solutions-based collaborations.
  • Ability to execute operations of hardware-in-the-loop simulators, conducting testing and troubleshooting of HW/SW interfaces.
  • Familiarity with software configuration management tools, version control systems, defect tracking tools, and workflows with peer review required.
  • Ability to lead, manage, or individually contribute and execute tasks assigned.

Benefits

  • ESOP participation
  • 401k Plan
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Co-Sponsored Health Plan
  • Paid Leave
  • much more

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