Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer

DZYNE Technologies•Irvine, CA

12h•$160,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Autonomous Systems Engineer in this position will be responsible for a wide gamut of GNC engineering tasks including vehicle design, payload integration, structural modifications, mechanism design, and analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and be able to work well both on an individual basis and in a team environment. The candidate must be able to function and communicate in an interdisciplinary team (Aero, Electrical, Software, etc.).

Requirements

10+ years professional experience as airborne systems GNC Engineer
Strong experience developing and tuning control laws for aircraft and missile systems
Hands-on experience integrating off-the-shelf autopilot systems into custom airframes
Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, and/or object-oriented programming for modeling and control implementation
Experience using flight test data to validate and improve controller performance
Strong understanding of simulation-based analysis, including Monte Carlo techniques and statistical evaluation of dynamic systems
It is an essential requirement for the person in this role to have a legal right to work in the United States and be eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization and DoD Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Background in guidance and navigation algorithm development
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and control implementation on embedded systems
Familiarity with sensor fusion, GNSS/INS integration, or related estimation techniques
Knowledge of defense or aerospace safety and compliance standards
Integration of a seeker system and development of closed Loop seeker control
Strong listening, questioning, clarifying and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings
A willingness to travel on occasions

Responsibilities

Design and tune closed-loop control laws for small UAS and missile platforms
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated aircraft systems
Conduct system-level performance analyses, including modeling and trade studies to inform design and integration
Develop and support simulation frameworks for missile performance evaluation and Monte Carlo analysis
Mentor and support junior engineers to help build team capabilities and program execution efficiency
Leverage test data to evaluate and refine flight control performance
Implement and optimize off-the-shelf autopilots in novel or unconventional aircraft configurations