Senior GNC Engineer: Autonomous Aircraft Controls
Industrious Ventures
Industrious Ventures in San Francisco is seeking a GNC Engineer to develop and implement guidance, navigation, and control systems for autonomous aircraft. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree or PhD in engineering, along with 5+ years of experience in the field. Responsibilities include engaging in multi-disciplinary trades, supporting test operations, and mentorship. The position offers comprehensive benefits, a collaborative work environment, and aims to foster innovation in aerospace technology. #J-18808-Ljbffr Industrious Ventures
$170k - $215k
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- ...Description Job Description Senior Autonomy Engineer About the Company... ...latitude to shape how the aircraft flies, recovers, and eventually... ...geofencing, and end-to-end autonomous routing. Scale toward... ...problem. Strong physics or GNC-adjacent intuition is a plus...SeniorAircraftWork at office
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...operate the world's largest autonomous logistics system,... ...robust systems that control our life-saving drone... ...Earth. Our team designs aircraft avionics that must excel... .... Rigorous design engineering and validation is required... ...across teams such as GNC, Aero, and Perception...SeniorAircraftWork at officeLocal area
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