Skyryse

Skyryse

Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer

El Segundo, CA · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$180kDetected 7 days ago
PythonC++MATLABAlgorithmsGitData AnalysisAccessibilityJiraDO-178Electrical EngineeringControlsSimulinkActuators

About the role

  • 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.

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
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • 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

Nice to have

  • 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
  • Familiarity with FAR Part 23/25/27/29, ARP 4761/4754A, DO-178 and other aerospace regulations/processes/standards

Compensation

  • $120,000 - $180,000 depending on experience

Benefits

  • Valuable stock option plan
  • Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
  • Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.
  • PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
  • A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!
  • We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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