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Senior Staff Engineer, GNC

Shield AI

Remote
Full-time
Senior
Staff
7+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 1h ago

Real job — pulled straight from Shield AI’s careers page · Verified September 10, 2026 · No reposts.

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

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedInXInstagram, and YouTube. 

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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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
 
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
 
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
 
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

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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.

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