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?
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.