Sr.GNCModelingandSimulationEngineer

We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods — and eventually people — move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality. As a Sr. Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Modeling and Simulation Engineer, you will develop the physics-based models that enable rapid iteration and certification-grade validation of GNC software. You will perform simulation analysis and assess correlation with real-world data to demonstrate that the models are representative of the actual system. Responsibilities - Develop physics-based models representative of aircraft dynamics (aerodynamics, ground reactions, actuator models, etc.) - Identify, request, and analyze flight tests necessary to inform modeling - Conduct closed-loop testing of flight control systems with simulated aircraft dynamics - Develop tools for visualizing and analyzing simulation and flight data - Perform validation of simulation models against flight test data Basic Success Criteria - MS in aerospace engineering, robotics, or related field - 8+ years experience with aerodynamics, flight dynamics simulation, and system identification - Experience with Python, C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and Linux-based development environments and scripting - Experience with developing validated physics-based models as well as integration and testing of these models - Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Criteria - PhD in aerospace engineering, robotics, or related field - Experience with high fidelity physics-based aircraft or other complex simulation systems - Current pilot, instrument or commercial ratings GNC Modeling and Simulation is a key company capability that enables rapid design iteration and scalable design va