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Senior GNC Engineer
Accepting applicationsLumicity · San Francisco Bay Area
Full-Time Mid_senior C++Pythonaterf
Posted
5d ago
Category
Test
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
We are working with a client building the world's most advanced drones...
We’re hiring a GNC Engineer to develop the guidance, navigation, and control systems powering next-generation autonomous drones. You’ll work across estimation, controls, simulation, and real-world flight testing to improve vehicle autonomy and performance in complex environments.
Responsibilities
Develop and deploy guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for autonomous UAVs
Build state estimation and sensor fusion systems using onboard sensors
Design flight control and trajectory planning systems
Work closely with software, mechanical, and electrical engineers on integrated drone platforms
Test and validate systems in simulation and real-world flight environments
Requirements
Strong background in controls, robotics, aerospace, or autonomous systems
Experience with Kalman Filters, PID/LQR/MPC control, or state estimation
Strong programming skills in C++ and/or Python
Experience working with drones, robotics, or embedded systems
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment
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We’re hiring a GNC Engineer to develop the guidance, navigation, and control systems powering next-generation autonomous drones. You’ll work across estimation, controls, simulation, and real-world flight testing to improve vehicle autonomy and performance in complex environments.
Responsibilities
Develop and deploy guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for autonomous UAVs
Build state estimation and sensor fusion systems using onboard sensors
Design flight control and trajectory planning systems
Work closely with software, mechanical, and electrical engineers on integrated drone platforms
Test and validate systems in simulation and real-world flight environments
Requirements
Strong background in controls, robotics, aerospace, or autonomous systems
Experience with Kalman Filters, PID/LQR/MPC control, or state estimation
Strong programming skills in C++ and/or Python
Experience working with drones, robotics, or embedded systems
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment
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