Insitu
Flight Sciences Engineer – Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Onsite - Relocation Assistance Available
Bingen, WA
Sponsorship not specified$88k-$121kDetected 6 days ago
PythonC++C#MATLABAlgorithmsGitData AnalysisProject ManagementRecruitingCustomer SuccessMechanical DesignControlsSimulinkCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring
About the role
- Located in the stunning Columbia Gorge, on the border between Washington and Oregon, our team thrives in a natural playground perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
- In addition to being technically skilled, you are a collaborative and proactive problem solver, able to balance competing priorities and communicate effectively in a team environment.
- In-Office Requirement Statement: This position is eligible for hybrid work.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and analysis of enhancements for Group 2 and Group 3 UAS and their derivatives, contributing to optimized aerodynamics, flight performance, and safety, under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Assist in developing and refining flight control, guidance, and navigation algorithms for UAS, including those supporting autonomous flight and new flight modes.
- Contribute to building, validating, and maintaining mathematical models, simulations, and analyses tools used in standalone, Software-In-The-Loop (SIL), and Hardware-In-The-Loop (HIL) simulations.
- Help investigate and mitigate mishaps and failure modes through telemetry analysis, support root cause investigation, and Monte Carlo simulations.
- Support updates and customization of autopilot and simulation software to enable product enhancements and maintain alignment with control system design best practices.
- Collaborate closely with our autopilot supplier to address system integration challenges, improve performance, and design for product effectiveness.
- Stay informed about relevant regulatory trends in unmanned airspace operations and apply that knowledge, with mentoring, to design and analysis tasks.
- Support flight test planning, execution, and data analysis for hardware, software, and systems integration activities.
- Work with engineering, operations, and project management to deliver solutions that meet system performance goals, contributing to a safety-focused, collaborative, and innovative engineering culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with an emphasis on aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and control systems.
- Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of relevant industry experience, or
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for developing and validating models for standalone, SIL, and HIL simulations.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as C++, with familiarity in implementing and integrating control systems in software environments.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary engineering team
Nice to have
- Familiarity with U.S. airspace regulations and operational environments for unmanned systems, including FAA Part 107 guidelines.
- Experience with numerical programming, Python, Matlab/Simulink, C#, and GIT version control systems.
- Background in unmanned aircraft or drone operations, with consideration given to candidates holding a pilot's license or drone operator's license.
- Understanding of unmanned aircraft data links and their operational considerations.
- Knowledge of GPS/INS systems and autopilot requirements and their integration into complete air vehicle systems.
- In-Office Requirement Statement:
- and therefore, needs to be within commutable distance from Bingen, WA.
- Relocation Statement:
Compensation
- Please note that the salary information show below is a general guideline only.
Benefits
- At Insitu, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.
- Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Visit our Careers - Insitu page to learn more about our benefits, 9/80 work schedule and flexible work model.
Company info
- At Insitu (a Boeing company), we're passionate about advancing the state of the art in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). As a global leader in small UAS design and development, we operate in a fast-paced environment where innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to customer success drive our work. Our Flight Sciences team supports a diverse portfolio of Group 2 and Group 3 UAS, delivering cutting-edge solutions for defense, commercial, and civil aviation applications.
- Located in the stunning Columbia Gorge, on the border between Washington and Oregon, our team thrives in a natural playground perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. We're looking for talented engineers who share our passion for technology and innovation to join us in shaping the future of unmanned aviation.
- About You:
- We're looking for an innovative and detail-oriented engineer with a passion for unmanned systems and a solid foundation in aerospace principles. In addition to being technically skilled, you are a collaborative and proactive problem solver, able to balance competing priorities and communicate effectively in a team environment. You are eager to contribute to and learn from a dynamic team developing industry-leading autonomous flight technologies.
- At Insitu (a Boeing company), we're passionate about advancing the state of the art in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
- As a global leader in small UAS design and development, we operate in a fast-paced environment where innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to customer success drive our work.
- Our Flight Sciences team supports a diverse portfolio of Group 2 and Group 3 UAS, delivering cutting-edge solutions for defense, commercial, and civil aviation applications.
- We're looking for talented engineers who share our passion for technology and innovation to join us in shaping the future of unmanned aviation.
- We're looking for an innovative and detail-oriented engineer with a passion for unmanned systems and a solid foundation in aerospace principles.
- You are eager to contribute to and learn from a dynamic team developing industry-leading autonomous flight technologies.
Equal opportunity
- 88,000.00 - 121,000.00 Insitu is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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