Senior Manager-GNC Engineer

AeroVironment•Princeton, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Guidance, Navigation and Control is an experienced individual within the GNC, technology or related industry with extensive knowledge performing their function in a fast-paced organization. As a member of the Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System’s Engineering management team, one participates in executing the overall strategic technology roadmap that will drive the business growth in a very competitive market space. Responsible for building a functional organization that has the capabilities and capacities to meet the business needs. Manages the design and development of new Unmanned Aircraft System products as well as product changes and enhancements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Combination of 15 years industry/managerial experience in a progressive technical capacity in GN&C and adjacent fields
Proficient with developing linearized models from nonlinear flight dynamics models about trim operating conditions
Proficient with linear controls design and analysis tools and techniques
Experience with aerodynamic stability and control modes, models, concepts, and coefficients
Experience in designing, developing, and analyzing aided inertial navigation systems
Demonstrated strong skills in classical and modern controls design and analysis approaches
Experience designing Monte Carlo, hardware-in-the-loop, and/or 6DOF simulation environments
Expert knowledge of appropriate design, analysis and simulation tools and validation techniques
Proficient in C++; Demonstrated understanding and competence in object-oriented design

Nice To Haves

Master's or PhD with GN&C-related focus is preferred
Familiarity with real-time operating systems a plus
Maintains a high level of customer satisfaction with both internal and external customers
Utilize modeling based design and promote the culture of design for manufacturing
Demonstrates clear oral communication and well-organized documentation skills
Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision
Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity

Responsibilities

Manages a group of GNC engineering professionals, including budget planning, staffing, training, performance evaluation and career development
Responsible for managing team in the full life-cycle of GN&C subsystems (Guidance, Navigation & Control) including design, development, coding, debugging, testing, simulation, analysis, and maintenance
Analyze systems and flight test data to support model improvements and root cause investigation of failures and anomalies
Responsible for managing resources to meet project demands.
Plans workload for GNC engineer design activities
Document designs and analyses with written reports, presentations, and Engineering drawings
Characterize, analyze, test, and troubleshoot control system hardware and software subsystems
Architect and develop comprehensive, reusable simulation and analysis tools for model-based control and estimation designs.
Architect comprehensive GN&C systems with focus on reuse of qualified design and analysis elements
Lead GN&C-related design requirements development and architecture/design reviews
Provides technical expertise and guidance to team to meet applicable deadlines
Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas
Other duties as assigned