Guidance Navigation and Controls (GNC) Engineer III

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer III is responsible for designing, implementing, and validating control and localization algorithms for ASI's autonomous unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). This role supports the development of reliable autonomous systems through modeling, simulation, algorithm development, and real-world deployment.

As a Level III engineer, this position independently adapts and implements control and localization algorithms across vehicle platforms, supporting validation from simulation through hardware-in-the-loop and field testing. The role works closely with embedded software engineers, perception teams, and systems engineers to ensure autonomous vehicle performance, accuracy, and safety in complex real-world environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement, and test control and localization algorithms for autonomous ground vehicles and apply them to real-world robotic systems
• Tune control systems and deploy them on embedded vehicle platforms such as vehicle control units (VCUs)
• Model and simulate mechanical and electrical system behavior using tools such as MATLAB and Simulink
• Validate algorithms through simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and real-world field testing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Embedded Software, Mechanical Engineering, Perception, and Systems Engineering
• Document system models, algorithm designs, tuning methods, and performance results
• Support field integration, testing, and troubleshooting of autonomous systems
• Contribute to proposal development and technical documentation for engineering programs
• Develop and apply control methods such as PID tuning, state-space control, or advanced control techniques
• Write or contribute to internal technical documentation, white papers, and research publications

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB SKILLS

• Master's degree in Engineering with emphasis in Controls, Robotics, Localization, or a related discipline
• 4–6 years of experience developing control or localization systems for robotics, autonomous systems, or complex electromechanical platforms
• Strong proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and C/C++
• Solid foundation in control theory, system modeling, and state estimation
• Experience tuning controllers such as PID or implementing state-space control methods
• Experience validating algorithms through simulation and real-world testing environments
• Ability to collaborate effectively across software, systems, and hardware engineering teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document technical designs and results
• Willingness to travel to field test sites for system validation and tuning

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience implementing control systems on embedded platforms such as vehicle control units (VCUs)
• Experience working with autonomous or robotic vehicle platforms
• Hands-on experience performing field testing of robotic systems
• Experience with estimation theory or localization algorithms
• Experience writing or contributing to technical proposals or research publications

BENEFITS

ASI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401k with employer match
• Generous HSA contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• PTO, Paid Holidays, and Flextime
• ASI covers 90% of employee medical plan costs

EEO STATEMENT

At Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees and applicants have equal opportunities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. ASI complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

Your employment with ASI will be "at-will," meaning that either you or ASI may terminate your employment at any time for any reason, with or without cause.