Energy Jobline ZR
Sr/Principal UAS GNC Engineer in Paradise Valley
Energy Jobline ZR, Paradise Valley, Arizona, United States, 85253
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Job DescriptionJob Description
The company is a fast-moving aerospace startup launched in 2019, focused on building cutting-edge unmanned aerial platforms and miniaturized sensor technologies for defense and commercial use. Currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr/Principal UAS GNC Engineer to lead full lifecycle development of a small unmanned electric aircraft with a multidisciplinary team from concept through delivery.
The Company
Founded by individuals with deep operational field experience, this agile engineering organization designs and builds advanced unmanned systems and next‑gen sensor platforms for mission‑critical applications.
The team combines technical depth with a strong sense of mission, delivering practical solutions for users working in complex, real‑world environments.
Seeking a Sr/Principal UAS GNC Engineer to drive flight control system development and integration on cutting‑edge small unmanned aircraft.
The Compensation
$150K - $200K Competitive Annual Base Salary Plus Stock Option Package and Bonus Plan Commensurate with Experience
The Location
Fully onsite role based in the Paradise Valley, AZ area
The Benefits
Comprehensive Medical Coverage (2 PPO & 1 PPO/Health Savings Account Options)
Preventative Care Services Covered at No Cost
Dental PPO Plan Options
Vision Plan Options
Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
Short & Long‑Term Plans
Exclusive Employee Discount Program through BenefitHub
Clever Rx Prescription Discount Program
The Role
Lead adaptation and development of onboard flight control systems for small unmanned aerial vehicles.
Collaborate with aerospace, mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to translate system‑level functionality into software requirements.
Partner with aircraft designers to size and spatially configure control actuators, defining and experimentally validating control authority requirements.
Architect, implement, optimize, and tune vehicle and component control loops and state estimation algorithms.
Work with software and aerospace teams to build and run 6‑DOF simulation models and software‑in‑the‑loop testing environments.
Help scope and schedule project tasks alongside management.
Develop accurate vehicle and component‑level physics models.
Research, evaluate, and source sensors and computational hardware components.
Advance GPS‑denied and visual‑inertial odometry (VIO) integration within vehicle navigation systems.
The Background Profile
U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering discipline; Master’s Degree a plus
5‑10+ years of GNC experience developing embedded systems software
Comprehensive end‑to‑end embedded systems development expertise
Hands‑on experience across electrical, embedded software, and avionics disciplines
Proficient in state estimation algorithms, control loop design, and tuning
Skilled in embedded programming, particularly C/C++, with familiarity in Python and C#
Strong knowledge of avionics hardware and debugging tools, including wiring diagrams and oscilloscopes
Experience with physics‑based actuator and vehicle modeling
Familiarity with Ardupilot, PX4 codebases, and compatible hardware
Ability to work onsite full‑time at the Paradise Valley, AZ facility
The Ideal Background
Innovative, hands‑on, and highly practical in approach
Multidisciplinary problem solver driven by rigorous engineering analysis
Goal‑oriented, learns from mistakes, and ensures a complete design process
Strategic, balancing scope and effort effectively
Highly skilled in clear communication through both discussion and documentation
Collaborative and thrives in teamwork to develop plans and solve complex problems
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.
Job DescriptionJob Description
The company is a fast-moving aerospace startup launched in 2019, focused on building cutting-edge unmanned aerial platforms and miniaturized sensor technologies for defense and commercial use. Currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr/Principal UAS GNC Engineer to lead full lifecycle development of a small unmanned electric aircraft with a multidisciplinary team from concept through delivery.
The Company
Founded by individuals with deep operational field experience, this agile engineering organization designs and builds advanced unmanned systems and next‑gen sensor platforms for mission‑critical applications.
The team combines technical depth with a strong sense of mission, delivering practical solutions for users working in complex, real‑world environments.
Seeking a Sr/Principal UAS GNC Engineer to drive flight control system development and integration on cutting‑edge small unmanned aircraft.
The Compensation
$150K - $200K Competitive Annual Base Salary Plus Stock Option Package and Bonus Plan Commensurate with Experience
The Location
Fully onsite role based in the Paradise Valley, AZ area
The Benefits
Comprehensive Medical Coverage (2 PPO & 1 PPO/Health Savings Account Options)
Preventative Care Services Covered at No Cost
Dental PPO Plan Options
Vision Plan Options
Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
Short & Long‑Term Plans
Exclusive Employee Discount Program through BenefitHub
Clever Rx Prescription Discount Program
The Role
Lead adaptation and development of onboard flight control systems for small unmanned aerial vehicles.
Collaborate with aerospace, mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to translate system‑level functionality into software requirements.
Partner with aircraft designers to size and spatially configure control actuators, defining and experimentally validating control authority requirements.
Architect, implement, optimize, and tune vehicle and component control loops and state estimation algorithms.
Work with software and aerospace teams to build and run 6‑DOF simulation models and software‑in‑the‑loop testing environments.
Help scope and schedule project tasks alongside management.
Develop accurate vehicle and component‑level physics models.
Research, evaluate, and source sensors and computational hardware components.
Advance GPS‑denied and visual‑inertial odometry (VIO) integration within vehicle navigation systems.
The Background Profile
U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering discipline; Master’s Degree a plus
5‑10+ years of GNC experience developing embedded systems software
Comprehensive end‑to‑end embedded systems development expertise
Hands‑on experience across electrical, embedded software, and avionics disciplines
Proficient in state estimation algorithms, control loop design, and tuning
Skilled in embedded programming, particularly C/C++, with familiarity in Python and C#
Strong knowledge of avionics hardware and debugging tools, including wiring diagrams and oscilloscopes
Experience with physics‑based actuator and vehicle modeling
Familiarity with Ardupilot, PX4 codebases, and compatible hardware
Ability to work onsite full‑time at the Paradise Valley, AZ facility
The Ideal Background
Innovative, hands‑on, and highly practical in approach
Multidisciplinary problem solver driven by rigorous engineering analysis
Goal‑oriented, learns from mistakes, and ensures a complete design process
Strategic, balancing scope and effort effectively
Highly skilled in clear communication through both discussion and documentation
Collaborative and thrives in teamwork to develop plans and solve complex problems
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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