Sr. GNC Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Role Description

As a Sr. Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Modeling and Simulation Engineer, you will develop the physics-based models that enable rapid iteration and certification-grade validation of GNC software. You will perform simulation analysis and assess correlation with real-world data to demonstrate that the models are representative of the actual system.

• Develop physics-based models representative of aircraft dynamics (aerodynamics, ground reactions, actuator models, etc.)
• Identify, request, and analyze flight tests necessary to inform modeling
• Conduct closed-loop testing of flight control systems with simulated aircraft dynamics
• Develop tools for visualizing and analyzing simulation and flight data
• Perform validation of simulation models against flight test data

Qualifications

• MS in aerospace engineering, robotics, or related field
• 8+ years experience with aerodynamics, flight dynamics simulation, and system identification
• Experience with Python, C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and Linux-based development environments and scripting
• Experience with developing validated physics-based models as well as integration and testing of these models
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Requirements

• PhD in aerospace engineering, robotics, or related field (preferred)
• Experience with high fidelity physics-based aircraft or other complex simulation systems (preferred)
• Current pilot, instrument or commercial ratings (preferred)

Benefits

• Employees working from our headquarters in Mountain View, CA may expect very little travel.
• Employees working from Seattle, WA or remotely can expect 20% travel.