Staff Guidance & Controls Engineer (R4763)

Dallas, Texasfull time

On Site

senior

H1B: no

Shield Staff Guidance & Controls Engineer responsible for developing and maintaining control and autonomy algorithms within the VBAT code base. Engage in full lifecycle development including algorithm design, software coding, testing, and flight test support.

Responsibilities

As a member of the Software Autonomy team, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining all of control and autonomy algorithms within the VBAT code base. This is a full lifecycle development opportunity with algorithm development, software design and coding, unit tests, component tests, flight software qualification and flight test support. You will also be responsible for helping update and validate the simulation models as required.

Qualification

Experience working with control systemsStrong C++ and Python coding experienceSimulation model developmentControls knowledge with experience inLinear system analysisGain/Phase margin analysisFirst order filters

Required

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 2 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD.
Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment..
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on delivering user-centric software solutions.
Experience working with control systems, specifically unmanned aerial systems and/or robotics to include
Outer loop path planning / trajectory synthesis
Integrating software in a hierarchical environment