Skyways

Skyways

Senior Flight Controls Engineer

Austin, TX · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 187 days ago
PythonC++Agentic AILogisticsControls

About the role

  • This is a hands-on controls role on a small, fast moving GNC team.
  • You will also work alongside the team's AI agents, which carry a real share of the engineering load.
  • If you like seeing our work in the real world being used to transform civilization, this role is built for you.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and tune control laws across VTOL, fixed wing, and the transition between them.
  • Tune in SITL and the V3 digital twin, then validate in ground and flight test.
  • Write and own flight test plans with the team.
  • Manage a portion of the team's AI agents.

Requirements

  • Hands on experience with controller tuning, simulation, and field or flight test.

Nice to have

  • Experience with ArduPilot, PX4, or a similar flight stack.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations

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