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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and tune flight control algorithms for fixed-wing, rotary-wing, or hybrid UAS platforms. Develop Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) systems for autonomous and semi-autonomous flight. Integrate sensors including IMU, GPS, barometer, vision systems, LiDAR, radar, and GPS-denied navigation inputs. Perform modeling, simulation, and validation using MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or equivalent tools. Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, flight testing, data analysis, and system performance tuning. Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, controls, cybersecurity, and manufacturing teams to deliver secure and reliable systems. Produce, maintain, and distribute engineering documentation including requirements, architecture, test procedures, test results, and verification records. Troubleshoot system performance issues and support corrective actions and continuous improvement activities. Maintain confidentiality and follow controlled engineering practices when working with sensitive, export-controlled, or customer-restricted technical information. Complete tasks within assigned timelines and within budget. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Assist team members as needed to ensure department success. Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with controls focus, Robotics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Must have at least 3+ years' experience involving UAV/UAS, flight controls, robotics, autonomy, or advanced control systems. Strong working knowledge of control theory including PID control, state-space methods, estimation, Kalman filtering, nonlinear controls, or adaptive controls. Experience with embedded software development using C, C++, Python, or comparable real-time programming environments. Understanding of flight dynamics, aerodynamics, sensor integration, real-time systems, and system-level testing. Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to document requirements, test results, and engineering decisions. Ability to work within controlled engineering environments that require confidentiality, documentation discipline, and cybersecurity awareness.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Prior experience supporting DoD, defense contractor, aerospace, government, or mission-critical programs. Active or prior U.S. security clearance, or ability to support clearance-eligible program work if required. Experience with ITAR-controlled, export-controlled, CUI, or restricted technical data environments. Familiarity with

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$88,000.00 - $182,000.00 per year

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401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

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UAS Flight Controls Engineer