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Job Description - Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer


Job Title: 
​​Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer 
 
Department: 
​​GNC 
 
Reports To: 
​​Head of GNC 
 
Location: 
​​Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland 
 
Job Type: 
​​Full-Time / Part-Time (80% or more) 
 
Job Summary: 
​​As part of the GNC team at EagleNXT, your main responsibilities will be to design, implement, document and validate GNC (guidance, navigation and control) algorithms for fixed wing UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle). 
You will analyze bug reports and feature requests, come up with the best solution in terms of quality, maintainability and development time and lead its development from design to production. 
You will perform simulations, ground tests and flight tests to validate your work. 
You will help your teammates in their own work on the autopilot, object recognition and visual navigation by taking part in group discussions, providing feedback on their designs and reviewing their code. 
You will interact with the mechanical, software and hardware teams regularly to ensure proper integration of your work in the drone. 
 
Key Responsibilities: 
  • ​​Contribute to sensor (IMU, GNSS, pressure sensor, range finder) specification, integration and calibration. 
  • Implement and maintain GNC algorithms in C++, such as 
  • Digital signal processing and filtering 
  • Kalman filtering 
  • Path planning and guidance  
  • Control laws 
  • Elaborate specifications, presentations, and reports for design reviews and documentation. 
  • Perform simulations and field tests. 
 
Required Qualifications: 
​​Bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics, robotics, aerospace or related field 
2 years industry or postgraduate experience in one or more of the following areas: 
  • Sensor fusion algorithms 
  • Kalman filtering 
  • Flight planning 
  • Control law design 
Knowledge of a programming language 
Strong knowledge in applied mathematics, with the ability to develop algorithms for guidance, navigation, and control. 
 
Preferred Qualifications: 
​​Good knowledge of C++ and Python programming languages 
Experience in computer vision is a plus 
Experience in embedded systems is a plus 
 
Competencies & Skills: 
​​Strong communication skills 
Problem-solving abilities 
Team collaboration 
Time management 
Functional French and English 
 
Work Environment & Physical Requirements: 
​​Hybrid, GNC engineers are expected to work on-site when possible. 
 
Compensation:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience will be offered


About EagleNXT:
EagleNXT is a leading developer of high-performance drones, advanced sensors, and intelligent software solutions that deliver critical aerial intelligence to customers around the world. Founded in 2010 as “AgEagle”, the company was formed to pioneer development and production of fixed-winged drones and aerial imagery collection and analytics solutions for the agriculture industry.


Today, with more than one million flights conducted globally, EagleNXT’s platforms are trusted across defense, public safety, agriculture, infrastructure, mining, and environmental monitoring applications. The Company’s drone systems have achieved multiple industry firsts, including FAA approvals for Operations Over People (OOP) and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), as well as EASA C2 certification in Europe and inclusion on the U.S. Department of Defense’s Blue UAS list. EagleNXT’s sensors are integrated on more than 150 different drone models and are used in over 100 research publications worldwide, reinforcing its longstanding leadership in precision agriculture, surveying, and environmental sustainability initiatives. 
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AgEagle is a global UAV industry pioneer engaged in delivering a unified line of high performance flight hardware, sensors and software that have earned the longstanding trust and fidelity of customers worldwide over the past decade.

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