GNC Engineer

Harmattan AI
Zurich
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Python","C/C++","Gazebo","Git","PX4","Ardupilot","Betaflight","GNSS","INS/IMU","Unit testing"]

Design and implement GNC systems for UAVs, from sensor fusion and navigation algorithms to flight control laws. Take work from simulation through embedded deployment to live flight tests, collaborating with software and hardware teams to ensure robust, flight-proven performance. Responsibilities include Monte Carlo SITL/HITL simulations, data-driven refinement, and integrating GNSS/INS localization with multi-UAV flight platforms.

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Harmattan AI
Harmattan AI
3 months ago

GNC Engineer

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Job Summary

Design and implement GNC systems for UAVs, from sensor fusion and navigation algorithms to flight control laws. Take work from simulation through embedded deployment to live flight tests, collaborating with software and hardware teams to ensure robust, flight-proven performance. Responsibilities include Monte Carlo SITL/HITL simulations, data-driven refinement, and integrating GNSS/INS localization with multi-UAV flight platforms.
Location: Zurich
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop state-of-the-art navigation and sensor fusion algorithms for UAVs
  • •Design and implement GNC and flight control systems
  • •Build filtering and estimation strategies for robust and efficient flight performance
  • •Run extensive simulations (Monte Carlo, SITL, HITL) and coverage testing
  • •Analyze test flight data and refine algorithmic performance

Key Requirements

  • •Master's degree in engineering or a related technical field
  • •3+ years of experience in aerospace GNC systems
  • •Strong foundations in control theory, estimation, and sensor integration
  • •Proficient in Python and embedded C/C++
  • •Experience with simulation tools (e.g., Gazebo) and version control (Git)
Experience:3+ yearsAerospaceUAVGNCSensor fusion
Education:Master's
Skills:PythonC/C++GazeboGitPX4ArdupilotBetaflightGNSSINS/IMUUnit testing
Tech Stack:PythonCC++GazeboGitPX4ArdupilotBetaflightGNSSINSIMU

Company Brief

Harmattan AI
Develops AI-driven autonomous military systems (drones, electronic warfare, ISR and mission-management software) and scales conflict-ready production for allied armed forces and defense primes.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series B
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 2024
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