Skydio
Autonomy Engineer - Fixed Wing Planning & Controls
San Mateo, California, United States (Remote)$170k–$240kfulltimemidAdded 2 days ago
About this role
Skydio is seeking an Autonomy Engineer to develop and implement advanced planning and control systems for their F10 tailsitter drone. The role includes working with motion planning strategies, flight controllers, and aerodynamic modeling to enhance drone performance.
What you'll do
- Architect and implement motion planning strategies
- Develop and analyze flight controllers
- Refine aerodynamic models using test data
- Inform hardware design requirements
- Collaborate across technical stacks as needed
What they're looking for
- Proficiency in C++ and Python
- Experience with hardware control software
- Knowledge of aircraft dynamics
- Non-linear optimization skills
- Control theory expertise
- Strong software engineering principles
- Collaboration within a larger codebase
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Equity in stock options
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 401K savings plan
- Relocation assistance
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