Guidance Navigation and Controls (GNC) Engineer (III) DFW

Autonomous Solutions•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring a Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer (IV) to join our robotics team. As a GNC Engineer, you will design, implement, and validate control and localization algorithms that power our unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). Your work will include modeling, simulation, tuning, and real-world deployment in cross-disciplinary environments. You will work closely with embedded software engineers, perception experts, and systems teams to deliver reliable autonomous systems. This role includes both simulation-based development and field implementation. You will directly shape how ASI's autonomous vehicles perform in complex, real-world environments. From tuning controllers on rugged machinery to developing estimation algorithms and deploying systems at customer sites, your work will be essential in ensuring the accuracy, safety, and responsiveness of our robotic platforms. We need engineers who thrive not only in algorithm development but also in real-world deployment and troubleshooting. This is a hybrid position that requires three days (Tuesday through Thursday) on-site.

Requirements

Master's degree in Engineering with an emphasis in Controls, Robotics, or Localization or related field
4-6 years of experience.
Independently adapts and implements control and localization algorithms for specific vehicle platforms.
Owns validation from simulation to HIL and field testing.
Works across multiple teams and systems.
Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and C/C++.
Strong foundation in state estimation, PID tuning, and system modeling.
Familiarity with or willingness to learn: state space control, localization, and advanced control methods.
Experience or strong interest in writing technical papers and proposals.
Willingness to travel for field testing and tuning (up to 10-15%).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with VCUs and embedded implementation.
Experience in field testing autonomous or robotic vehicles.
Thesis-based research or hands-on experience in estimation theory or control system design .
Familiarity with state-of-the-art controllers and advanced control strategies.
Previous experience writing or contributing to technical proposals.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and test control and localization algorithms for autonomous ground vehicles apply them to real-world systems.
Tune control systems and implement them on embedded platforms such as vehicle control units (VCUs).
Model and simulate mechanical and electrical systems using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink.
Validate systems through simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and field testing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Embedded Software, Mechanical, Perception, and Systems Engineering.
Document analysis, designs, tuning methods, and performance results.
Support field integration, testing, and debugging activities.
Contribute to customer proposal writing and technical documentation.
Develop or apply control methods such as PID tuning, state space control, or advanced/robust controllers.
Write or contribute to technical papers, internal white papers, and research documentation.