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
Astromecha is seeking a GNC Engineer in San Francisco, California, offering a salary of $170K - $215K. In this role, you will have ownership over guidance and control systems of autonomous aircraft. Required qualifications include a Master’s degree or PhD in relevant fields...SeniorAircraftFlexible hours- Astromecha in San Francisco seeks a GNC Engineer to develop advanced guidance, navigation, and control systems for autonomous aircraft. Candidates should have a Master’s degree or PhD in a related field and at least 2 years of experience in aerospace GNC development. The...AircraftWork at officeFlexible hours
- A cutting-edge aerospace company in San Francisco is seeking a GNC engineer to develop and implement guidance and control systems for autonomous aircraft. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s or PhD, 3+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in dynamics modeling...AircraftFlexible hours
- ...our advanced airframe and engine technologies—which... ...high-speed systems to close aircraft performance gaps for the... ...hierarchy. WHO YOU ARE: You’re a GNC engineer who wants real... ...over the guidance and control systems of a clean-sheet autonomous aircraft. You’re comfortable...SeniorAircraftFull timeWork at officeFlexible hours
- Industrious Ventures is seeking a GNC engineer in San Francisco who will take ownership of guidance and control systems for autonomous aircraft. This role involves developing and implementing advanced navigation systems while collaborating across engineering disciplines...AircraftFlexible hours
- Astro Mechanica is seeking a GNC Engineer in San Francisco, California, to develop guidance, navigation, and control systems for autonomous aircraft. Applicants should have a Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in GNC development...AircraftFlexible hours
$200k - $350k
...a highly skilled Aerospace/GNC Engineer to lead a pivotal project, shaping... ...the next generation of autonomous flight systems. This is a unique... ...guidance, navigation, and control systems in a fast‑moving,... ...flexible work arrangements. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level...SeniorFull timeFlexible hours- Skyways, located in Emeryville, is seeking an experienced engineer to develop advanced computer vision systems for autonomous aircraft. This role involves improving how aircraft identify safe landing areas and operate in dynamic environments. The ideal candidate has over...SeniorAircraftContract work
- ...builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the... ...across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA... ...work closely with autonomy, GNC, and flight operations teams... ...Mentor junior perception engineers and raise the quality bar...SeniorAircraftPermanent employmentContract workLocal area
$170k - $210k
...build, and operate the world's largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies... ...You and The Role Zipline's Flight Controls team is responsible for modeling, developing... ...and our global fleet of customer aircraft to improve simulations and develop tools...SeniorAircraftLocal area$145k - $225k
...operate the world's largest autonomous logistics system,... ...posting represents multiple Senior to Staff Mechanical Design Engineering opportunities across... ...severe environments our aircraft are exposed to on an everyday... ...and brushless DC motor control • Bonus: carbon fiber...SeniorAircraftFull timeWork experience placementLocal areaFlexible hours$320k
TAR in San Francisco is seeking a Robotics Engineer to lead the design and development of automated machines for... .... The role requires expertise in robotics, control systems, and experience in deploying autonomous technology in real-world scenarios. Offering competitive...SeniorRelocation package- ...in real production environments where control reliability isn't optional — it's the... ...a deployed system and a demo. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you'll work directly on the low-level... ...control systems for smooth handoff between autonomous and teleoperated modes, including...SeniorInternship
- Poseidon Aerospace is seeking a Flight Operations Engineer in San Francisco to lead flight operations for next-generation autonomous aircraft. Responsibilities include planning and executing flight test plans, operating as the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC), and ensuring...AircraftRemote work
$145k - $190k
...build, and operate the world's largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies... ...the structural design and analysis of aircraft primary structure from conceptual... ...closely with structures and subsystems engineers to design and analyze fracture and fatigue...SeniorAircraftLocal area- ...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
$160k - $200k
...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$128.7k - $261.3k
Israelvcforum in San Francisco is seeking an experienced developer for their AI Kernels & Compilers team to innovate in autonomous driving technology. The role focuses on designing high-performance GPU kernels, optimizing ML performance, and collaborating cross-functionally...Senior- ...capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some... ...information, visit We are looking for a Senior or Staff Electrical Engineer to own the electrical architecture... ...custom power distribution, vehicle control networks, embedded computing...SeniorContract work
- A leading AV technology company is seeking a Robotics Controls Engineer to enhance control systems for autonomous haul trucks in mining operations. You will design algorithms, analyze performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a...
- Atoms is seeking a Robotics Controls Engineer to develop and maintain control systems for autonomous haul trucks used in mining. The role involves designing control algorithms, analyzing system performance, and ensuring reliable operations on heavy equipment. This position...
- A leading robotics company in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Powertrain Engineer responsible for the architecture, design, and delivery of the electric powertrain system for an autonomous heavy-duty vehicle platform. This role involves end-to-end development of systems...Senior
$175k - $210k
A robotics and electric mobility company in San Francisco seeks a Staff Mechanical Engineer for Suspension. This role involves end-to-end suspension system development for an autonomous ATV, focusing on design, CAD, testing, and validation. Candidates should have 5+ years...Senior- Industrious Ventures in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to develop software that controls and flies advanced aerospace products. In this role, you will architect the full software stack including application, operating system, and networking....SeniorFlexible hours
- Uber is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to lead safety efforts in our Autonomous Mobility & Delivery group. This role involves defining safety solutions, leading safety requirement documentation, and conducting risk assessments for AV integrations. The ideal candidate...Senior
- Bedrock Robotics Inc in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Reliability Engineer to drive hardware reliability of next-generation autonomous construction machines. This role involves defining reliability programs, performing DFMEAs, and collaborating with cross-functional...Senior
- ...full-time intern to join their Flight Controls team, focusing on developing and testing... ...critical flight software systems for autonomous aircraft. Interns will have the chance to... ...strong applied math skills, software engineering abilities, and experience with embedded...AircraftFull timeInternship
$190k - $280k
A tech company in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and operate infrastructure within a distributed architecture. Responsibilities include enhancing control plane systems and improving reliability. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience...Senior- Industrious Ventures in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to develop and enhance testing infrastructure for advanced jet engines... ...meets stringent quality and performance metrics before aircraft integration. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience...SeniorAircraftFull timeWork at office
- Industrial Next (YC W22) is seeking an experienced professional in San Francisco for a role focused on low-level control systems for robotic platforms. You will design and integrate control systems, working on real hardware alongside a small, dedicated team. Applicants...SeniorRelocation package
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