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Guidance Navigation and Control Development Engineer

  • Interceptor

Job Description

  • Design, develop, and improve flight control algorithms,
  • Have knowledge of aerodynamics, flight mechanics, flight dynamics, and flight control,
  • Perform modeling and simulation studies using MATLAB and Simulink,
  • Develop low-level and high-level flight control algorithms for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems, perform stability analyses, and improve flight capabilities,
  • Develop attitude control, trajectory control, formation flight, and autonomous maneuvering capabilities,
  • Develop state estimation algorithms, perform accuracy analyses, and improve navigation capabilities,
  • Process sensor data and develop sensor fusion algorithms,
  • Design and implement sensor calibration algorithms and carry out testing and documentation processes,
  • Work on sensor selection, anomaly detection, and navigation autonomy systems,
  • Work on filter design, Kalman filters, and precision positioning algorithms,
  • Develop relative positioning algorithms for landing on stationary and moving platforms,
  • Develop autonomous takeoff and landing systems,
  • Develop guidance and path-following algorithms,
  • Prepare documentation for developed algorithms and software,
  • Work on advanced autonomy systems,
  • Design autopilot and flight control algorithms, including PID, LQR, Sliding Mode Control, and H-infinity control,
  • Have experience with guidance algorithms and mission/trajectory planning,
  • Have knowledge of Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, and INS/GNSS integration,
  • Conduct SIL and HIL verification processes using MATLAB/Simulink,
  • Design safety-critical algorithms and contribute to autopilot software development and integration,
  • Perform functional testing of software and control algorithms, analyze results, and prepare technical reports,
  • Plan and participate in flight test activities and conduct flight analyses,
  • Perform modeling, simulation, and system identification studies,
  • Work with Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation systems,
  • Follow the latest technologies and developments in the field of control systems.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Control and Automation Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Aircraft Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field,
  • Knowledge of linear and nonlinear control systems,
  • Knowledge of flight dynamics and aerospace engineering,
  • Knowledge of sensor fusion and inertial navigation algorithms,
  • Knowledge of system dynamics and mathematical modeling,
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink,
  • Experience integrating control algorithms into real-time systems,
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills,
  • Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently, with a high level of self-motivation,
  • Advanced level of technical English,
  • Strong technical reporting and presentation skills,
  • Ability to work flexible hours.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working on high-autonomy systems, including path planning and decision-making,
  • Master’s degree or ongoing graduate studies in Flight Dynamics or Control Systems,
  • Recent graduates with experience in university projects,
  • Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation systems,
  • Experience with Kalman filters, GNSS, and IMU systems,
  • Experience developing software for real-time systems,
  • Knowledge of guidance and path/trajectory tracking algorithms,
  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming,
  • Experience integrating state estimation algorithms into real-time systems,
  • Knowledge of inertial and global navigation systems used in aerospace applications and their associated sensors,
  • Experience with simulation-to-real-system integration, including SITL and HIL,
  • Ability to develop high-quality, testable, and maintainable software,
  • Knowledge of artificial intelligence algorithms,
  • Experience and knowledge in sensors and state estimation algorithms,
  • Proficiency in Git or similar version control systems,
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.