- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- Los AngelesCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Artificial Intelligence
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
- Salary
- $173,000–$250,000 a year
Full-time
Sr. Staff Engineer, GNC - BlueSky (R5798)
Job description
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.
Job requirements
- 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;
- 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
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