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Skyryse

Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer

El Segundo, CA$120k–$180kmidAdded today

About this role

Develop and implement guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for an advanced aircraft automation platform. This role involves designing flight control systems, trajectory planning, and envelope protection while collaborating across engineering disciplines to enhance aviation safety and accessibility.

What you'll do

  • Design and analyze GNC functions including dynamic trajectory planning and flight envelope protection
  • Create and validate GNC design specifications with supporting documentation
  • Develop analysis tools and algorithms using Matlab/Simulink
  • Support hardware-in-the-loop testing and flight test activities
  • Collaborate with perception, safety, certification, and systems engineering teams
  • Generate comprehensive technical documentation for designs, analyses, and test results

What they're looking for

  • Matlab/Simulink development
  • C++ and Python programming
  • Multivariable control systems and modeling
  • Aircraft dynamics and flight control
  • Git and JIRA version control
  • Systems analysis and simulation
  • Technical documentation
  • Hardware-in-the-loop simulation
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Skyryse

Skyryse develops aviation safety and accessibility solutions through innovative cockpit design and user experience improvements. The company is hiring Human Factors Engineers to collaborate on enhancing aircraft interfaces and pilot experiences.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience developing flight control algorithms and how you've validated them in simulated or real-world environments.
  • Walk us through a complex multivariable control system you've modeled and analyzed—what were the challenges and your approach?