Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer

Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.GUIDANCE, NAVIGATION AND CONTROL ENGINEER - EL SEGUNDO, CAAs a Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer, you will help shape the technical direction for architecting and implementing all path planning, motion planning, and flight control algorithms on board our aircraft. You will play a critical role in developing the spatial technology that will impact the viability of our bold objective to make aviation safer and more accessible to all.RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist with all Guidance, Navigation, and Control functions  and analysis activities including dynamic trajectory planning and Flight Envelope Protection design Support GNC design specifications generation, validation and verification activitiesGenerate documentation for design, analysis, specification and test procedures and resultsDevelop analysis tools and algorithm using a Matlab/Simulink environment Support Hardware in the Loop (HIL) and flight test activitiesWork in a collaborative manner with other engineering disciplines such as Perception, Safety, Certification and Systems, Flight Test and lines of business as appropriatePerform other duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Controls, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering 3+ years of professional working experienceProficiency in Matlab/SimulinkKnowledge in programming in C++ and PythonFamiliarity with Git and JIRADemonstrated competence with multivariable system modeling and control, analysis and simulation in aircraft applicationsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline5+ years of professional working experienceDemonstrated competence with multivariable system modeling and control, analysis and simulation in aircraft applicationsDemonstrated experience with Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) architectures and deployment in aerospace applications is highly desired.Experience with Aircraft Control Law specifications, analysis, development, integration, HIL simulation, flight test, and data analysisExperience in optimization, path and motion planning for constrained dynamical systemsExperience in linear and non-linear flight dynamic models development by using System ID tools and methodsExperience in developing the other subsystem dynamic models, such as actuators, sensors, etc in accordance with the need of GNC activitiesExperience working as part of a team that has transitioned to production automation solutions for complex dynamic systemsFamiliarity with FAR Part 23/25/27/29, ARP 4761/4754A, DO-178 and other aerospace regulations/processes/standardsWHY SKYRYSE?The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility Salary Range: $100,000 - $250,000Valuable stock option planHeavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plansFull-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.  PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!WE WELCOME ALLSkyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED. This position is subject to compliance with U.S. export control requirements including EAR and ITAR.