Wisk
urban mobility
SeniorControlsEngineer
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“Senior Controls Engineer at Wisk. Skills: Controls Engineering, GNC, Control Laws Development, Autonomous Flight Software. design, implement and analyze controls algorithms, state estimation methods, and self-flying autonomous software. model and create software that runs on prototype and full scale airplanes”
Industry & Context.
support problem solving activities following flight tests; debugging anomalies and issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B. S. or M. S. in Aeronautical/Aerospace or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, at least 5 years of industry experience, worked on a GNC team, knowledge of control theory, hands-on experience creating control laws algorithms, developed MATLAB programming & Simulink modeling skills, applied knowledge of fixed wing and/or rotorcraft aerodynamics and aircraft flight dynamics, simulation background for testing your control laws in a 6DOF environment, Designing robust control and allocation algorithms, Analyzing state estimation and sensor outputs (accelerometers, gyros, magnetometer, GPS, pressure transducers, etc. ), Writing software requirements for controls algorithms, Using simulation for aiding certification of control systems
Nice to Have
Kubernetes a plus
What You'll Do.
implement and analyze controls algorithms
state estimation methods
and self-flying autonomous software
model and create software that runs on prototype and full scale airplanes
support the flight tests of new algorithms
developing flight software models and improving existing models
support problem solving activities following flight tests
improve control law algorithms after reviewing the flight test data
help coordinate analysis activities to support verification of design requirements for satisfying software certification objectives
develop new GNC tools using software best practices in MATLAB/Simulink
contribute to software development and verification activities for developing high-integrity software
support SIL/HIL and flight test operations activities in debugging anomalies and issues
run closed-loop simulations within the flight physics simulation engine
improve software design models after analyzing the logged results
obtain a high level of familiarity with our vehicle’s avionics
software architecture
mode & controller algorithms
and the team’s analysis tools
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
support such groups as the Aerodynamics, Structures, Stability&Control, and Vehicle Management Software Teams; working closely with the Model-Based Design Team
Full Job Description
At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on! We are looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to join our Control Laws Development Team. The goal of this team at Wisk is to design, implement and analyze controls algorithms, state estimation methods, and self-flying autonomous software. You will model and create software that runs on prototype and full scale airplanes, as well as ultimately supporting the flight tests of those new algorithms. Additionally, you will be part of the Aircraft IPT organization, which is responsible for developing and delivering a safe autonomous flight vehicle by following standard aviation certification processes, performing rigorous testing and utilizing formal controls analysis techniques. This is a hybrid work opportunity. At Wisk, this means working onsite at our Mountain View office 3 days per week with flexibility for the remainder of the days. What you will do: * You will take part in developing flight software models and improving existing models within the Control Laws Development Team. * As part of the Aircraft IPT, you will support such groups as the Aerodynamics, Structures, Stability&Control, and Vehicle Management Software Teams. * You will support problem solving activities following flight tests on our Subscale prototype vehicle, in which you will improve control law algorithms after reviewing the flight test data. * You will help coordinate analysis activities to support verification of design requirements for satisfying software certification objectives. * You will take part in developing new GNC tools using software best practices in
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