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.