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Job description
Shield AI is hiring a Senior Staff Engineer, GNC — a full-time, remote role. Apply directly on Shield AI's careers page below.
Sr. Staff Engineer, GNC - BlueSky (R5798)
Team: Aircraft Leadership
Location: Remote
Commitment: Full Time Employee
Workplace Type: remote
The Guidance Navigation Control engineering team focuses on researching and developing state-of-the-art algorithms that drive high-performance flight for a blue-sky project.. As a GNC Engineer on this team, you’ll work on an agile team grounded in first principles to push the boundaries of the state-of-the-art.
Required Qualifications:
- BS in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering with a focus on Control Systems
- Minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience in the area of vehicle dynamics modeling, flight controls, or simulation.
- Experience with C++ in a production environment
- Experience with Matlab and Simulink
- Expert knowledge of aircraft dynamics and control, stability, and handling qualities
- Experience tuning and optimizing control systems in simulation and real-world
- Passion for solving complex problems in a fast-moving environment
- Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, being a trustworthy teammate, and being kind to others
- Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- MS or PhD in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering with a focus on Control Systems
- Experience with Modern Control Theory, e.g. LQR/LQG, Adaptive Control, Robust Control, Model Predictive Control (MPC), etc.
- Proficient with extracting linear aircraft state space models from nonlinear equations of motion
- Proficient with design or selection of servos, inertial navigation systems, air data units, vision-based navigation systems
- Familiarity with Kalman Filters
- Familiarity with system identification techniques
- Familiarity with git, continuous integration & delivery, etc.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Senior Staff Engineer, GNC at Shield AI a remote job?
Yes, Senior Staff Engineer, GNC at Shield AI is a remote position. This role is open to remote candidates.
What skills are required for Senior Staff Engineer, GNC at Shield AI?
The required skills for Senior Staff Engineer, GNC at Shield AI include: C++, Matlab, Simulink, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Git.
What is the seniority level for Senior Staff Engineer, GNC at Shield AI?
Senior Staff Engineer, GNC at Shield AI is a Senior / Staff level position.
How do I apply for Senior Staff Engineer, GNC at Shield AI?
You can view the full description and apply for Senior Staff Engineer, GNC at Shield AI on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/shield-ai-sr-staff-engineer-gnc-bluesky-r5798-p7wze.

