Sr. Staff Engineer, GNC - BlueSky (R5798)

Shield AI
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 173,000 - 250,000 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Teamwork","Trustworthy","Kindness"]

Work on Shield AI’s Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) team to develop first-principles algorithms for high-performance flight. You’ll tune and optimize flight control systems in simulation and real-world, using production C++ and MATLAB/Simulink to model vehicle dynamics and stability. Collaborate on an agile team while applying modern control methods and estimation techniques to push state-of-the-art flight performance.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
21 hours ago

Sr. Staff Engineer, GNC - BlueSky (R5798)

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Job Summary

Work on Shield AI’s Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) team to develop first-principles algorithms for high-performance flight. You’ll tune and optimize flight control systems in simulation and real-world, using production C++ and MATLAB/Simulink to model vehicle dynamics and stability. Collaborate on an agile team while applying modern control methods and estimation techniques to push state-of-the-art flight performance.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 173,000 - 250,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •BS in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering with a focus on Control Systems.
  • •Minimum 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years with a Master’s; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent experience in 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, including stability/handling qualities, plus experience tuning and optimizing control systems in simulation and real-world.
Experience:7+ years
Education:Bachelor's in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering (focus on Control Systems)
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkTrustworthyKindness
Tech Stack:C++MatlabSimulinkGitContinuous integrationContinuous deliveryKalman FiltersSystem identificationLinear aircraft state space modelsLQRLQGAdaptive ControlRobust ControlModel Predictive Control (MPC)Vehicle dynamics modelingFlight controlsAircraft dynamics controlStability and handling qualities

Eligibility

Security Clearance:SECRET

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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