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ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer at Applied, your role is pivotal. Your work will involve developing, integrating, and testing core flight autonomy capabilities that span all classes of aerial platforms (Group 1-5). You'll work closely with teams across the entire company to integrate core GNC algorithms into their software and product stacks, supporting applications in both commercial and defense spaces. The challenge is profound, and the rewards are immeasurable, as you build superior systems that empower our military with unrivaled capabilities.

AT APPLIED, YOU WILL

• Write software that operates real autonomous aircraft systems including F16 fighter jets, group 1-5 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as well as simulated models to accomplish tactical military missions
• Build, leverage, and improve aerial autonomy software architectures that are ultimately tested and deployed on real systems to accomplish military missions
• Collaborate with DoD warfighter domain experts and 3rd party UAS vehicle vendors to develop and integrate aerial autonomy software onto OEM hardware

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS

• Master's degree in Aerospace, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or similar field
• 6+ years of hands-on experience developing GNC software for autonomous systems
• Experience developing autonomy algorithms in either C++ or Python
• Experience developing or implementing outer-loop control systems or path planning algorithms
• Experience developing and simulating 3DoF or 6DoF models of air vehicles to support GNC algorithm development
• Experience with flight testing and performing data analysis
• Experience with UAS GNC/navigation systems such as PixHawk and Ardupilot
• Strong functional, procedural, data-oriented, and object-oriented programming experience
• Experience using git,

Visual Studio Code, GitLab Travel Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel as projects requires; estimated average travel is once every other month for between 2 days up to 1 week (20%)

Security Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must hold or be eligible for a U.

S. Secret security clearance

NICE TO HAVE

• Ability to use data visualization and debugging tools to support autonomy control development
• Experience developing in Docker and containerized development environments, using Linux-based operating systems (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu), source control systems, and artifact registries
• Understanding of key technologies: C++, Python, DevOps, Containers, Linux
• Familiarity with software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) development and testing Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position.

The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position. We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions. Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic. Applied Intuition is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and requests priority referral of protected veterans. Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to all applicants. Reasonable accommodations are available, requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way, and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request. If you require an accommodation please contact careers@applied.co. We will work with you!