AeroVironment
Senior Manager-GNC Engineer
Moorpark, CA · Senior
No sponsorship$141k-$215kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Sr.
- ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR").
- A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.
Responsibilities
- Manages a group of GNC engineering professionals, including budget planning, staffing, training, performance evaluation and career development
- Responsible for managing team in the full life-cycle of GN&C subsystems (Guidance, Navigation & Control) including design, development, coding, debugging, testing, simulation, analysis, and maintenance
- Analyze systems and flight test data to support model improvements and root cause investigation of failures and anomalies
- Responsible for managing resources to meet project demands. Plans workload for GNC engineer design activities
- Document designs and analyses with written reports, presentations, and Engineering drawings
- Architect and develop comprehensive, reusable simulation and analysis tools for model-based control and estimation designs. Architect comprehensive GN&C systems with focus on reuse of qualified design and analysis elements
- Proficient with developing linearized models from nonlinear flight dynamics models about trim operating conditions
- Lead GN&C-related design requirements development and architecture/design reviews
- Proficient with linear controls design and analysis tools and techniques
- Experience in designing, developing, and analyzing aided inertial navigation systems
Requirements
- Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do.
- U.S. Citizenship required
- (Required Skills & Experience)
- Experience with aerodynamic stability and control modes, models, concepts, and coefficients
Nice to have
- Master's or PhD with GN&C-related focus is preferred
- Familiarity with real-time operating systems a plus
Compensation
- $141,000 - $215,000
Benefits
- AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
- For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
Company info
- http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
- We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
- Principals only need apply.
- NO agencies please.
- Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas
- Maintains a high level of customer satisfaction with both internal and external customers
- Founded by legendary innovator Dr.
Equal opportunity
- We are proud to be an EEO/AA
- Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
- AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.
Visa & Work Authorization
- In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose tec
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