Sr. Staff Engineer, GNC - BlueSky

Shield AI

Remote regions

US

Salary range

$173,000–$250,000/yr

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Research and develop state-of-the-art GNC algorithms for a blue-sky project.
  • Collaborate on an agile team to design and optimize flight control systems.
  • Apply first-principles thinking to solve complex aerospace challenges.

Required Qualifications:

  • BS in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering with focus on Control Systems.
  • Minimum 7 years experience in vehicle dynamics modeling or flight controls.
  • Proficiency in C++ and Matlab/Simulink for production environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MS or PhD in Aerospace or related field with focus on Control Systems.
  • Experience with Modern Control Theory (LQR/LQG, Adaptive Control, MPC).
  • Familiarity with Kalman Filters, system identification, and version control tools.

Shield AI

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems, including Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT aircraft. With offices across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, the company supports global operations and fosters a culture of innovation and teamwork.

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