We are partnering with an innovative aerospace company developing advanced autonomous aircraft systems.
Our client is seeking a Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and flight testing of next-generation aircraft.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong expertise in flight dynamics, control systems, and simulation who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment.
Design, develop, and optimize aircraft guidance, navigation, and control systems.
Perform linear and nonlinear simulations to evaluate flight performance and stability margins.
Develop flight control algorithms for multiple flight regimes.
Integrate and customize PX4 autopilot software for advanced flight applications.
Develop navigation and state estimation algorithms for GPS-denied environments.
Support integration of autonomous sensing and obstacle avoidance technologies.
Collaborate on hardware/software integration, sensor calibration, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
Participate in flight testing, data analysis, and control system improvements.
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
7+ years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in aircraft guidance, navigation, or control systems.
Strong knowledge of flight dynamics, control theory, and aircraft control system development.
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, C++, and Python.
Experience with PX4 autopilot systems and MAVLink communication protocols.
Familiarity with navigation algorithms such as EKF, SLAM, or VIO.
Experience with embedded systems, hardware/software integration, and simulation-based testing.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
Hands-on experience with UAVs, autonomous aircraft, or advanced aerospace platforms.
Experience with 6DOF simulations, control law development, and stability analysis.
Experience with flight testing and autonomous navigation systems.
Contribute to the development of cutting-edge aerospace technologies.
Take ownership of complex engineering challenges from design through flight testing.
Work closely with a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team.
Join an innovative environment that values initiative, technical excellence, and hands-on problem-solving.
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