Sr. Staff Engineer, GNC - BlueSky (R5798)
Shield AI · Los Angeles, California
CHECKED 7H AGO
Defenseremotestaff$173k–$250k
At a glance
Highlights
- Develop cutting-edge GNC algorithms for high-performance BlueSky flight.
- Join agile first-principles team pushing boundaries of autonomous flight.
- Build intelligent systems supporting real-world operations worldwide.
Ideal candidate
A seasoned GNC engineer energized by first-principles innovation and high-performance flight, who thrives in fast-moving teams and cares about protecting service members.
Requirements
- BS in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical or Software Engineering with focus on Control Systems
- 7+ years experience with BS, 6+ with MS, or 4+ with PhD in vehicle dynamics modeling, flight controls or simulation
- Experience with C++ in 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
- Ability to obtain SECRET clearance
Lab profile
About Shield AI
Venture-backed defense-tech company building intelligent autonomy systems to protect service members and civilians.
What they build
- Hivemind autonomy software
- V-BAT aircraft
- X-BAT aircraft
Known for
- AI autonomy
- Unmanned aircraft engineering
- Aerodynamics and aerostructures
- Simulation and synthetic reality
Key facts
- Venture-backed
- Offices across U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific