FLIR Systems, Inc.
Sr. Drone Controls Engineer page is loaded Sr. Drone Controls Engineer Apply locations US - Orem, UT time type Full time posted on Posted 15 Days Ago job requisition id REQ30031
Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Description About Teledyne FLIR Defense Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to safeguarding lives with cutting-edge sensing and threat detection technologies. Our arsenal includes advanced surveillance sensors, handheld devices, unmanned vehicles, lasers, and more solutions that increase operational effectiveness for warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams. We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense industry. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on life-saving solutions, we invite you to explore our current opportunities. #TeledyneFLIRDefenseJobs
Job Summary: We are a dynamic and innovative company specializing in military Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems, committed to developing cutting-edge technology for diverse applications. We are seeking an Sr. Drone Controls Engineerto develop and implement precision aircraft flight control and payload pointing algorithms for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). The position involves working on projects for the Department of Defense. Primary Duties & Responsibilities
: Develop new and improve existing flight control and payload pointing algorithms
Analyze performance of existing algorithms using data plotting and analysis tools
Participate in root cause investigations associate with experimental and fielded drone systems
Interface with and utilize data from a variety of sensor – cameras, laser range finders, IMU, GPS, magnetometer, etc
Work on projects in C, C++, Matlab, and Python in a Linux-based environment
Work on non-control related embedded software tasks (C, C++)
Investigate weak points and corner cases of existing algorithms using data analysis and simulation to improve and make robust drone flight control and precision guidance in all environments
Work with Pixhawk based drone flight control systems
Job Qualifications: Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineeringorrelated fieldstrongly preferred
8+ years’ experience working with complex robotic systems or equivalent industries
3+ years’ experience developing algorithms for robotics or drones (Eg. Kalman filtering)
Strong software development expertise: C, C++, embedded, Linux, or similar systems
Experience with feedback and control systems, including gain tuning
Experience with PX4 drone autopilot highly desired
Experience interfacing with externals devices and sensorsdesired
Able and willing to travel to test sites as needed, using company vehicle (clean driving record is required)
Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce. #FLIR Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
About Us
You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day . Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
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Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Description About Teledyne FLIR Defense Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to safeguarding lives with cutting-edge sensing and threat detection technologies. Our arsenal includes advanced surveillance sensors, handheld devices, unmanned vehicles, lasers, and more solutions that increase operational effectiveness for warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams. We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense industry. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on life-saving solutions, we invite you to explore our current opportunities. #TeledyneFLIRDefenseJobs
Job Summary: We are a dynamic and innovative company specializing in military Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems, committed to developing cutting-edge technology for diverse applications. We are seeking an Sr. Drone Controls Engineerto develop and implement precision aircraft flight control and payload pointing algorithms for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). The position involves working on projects for the Department of Defense. Primary Duties & Responsibilities
: Develop new and improve existing flight control and payload pointing algorithms
Analyze performance of existing algorithms using data plotting and analysis tools
Participate in root cause investigations associate with experimental and fielded drone systems
Interface with and utilize data from a variety of sensor – cameras, laser range finders, IMU, GPS, magnetometer, etc
Work on projects in C, C++, Matlab, and Python in a Linux-based environment
Work on non-control related embedded software tasks (C, C++)
Investigate weak points and corner cases of existing algorithms using data analysis and simulation to improve and make robust drone flight control and precision guidance in all environments
Work with Pixhawk based drone flight control systems
Job Qualifications: Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineeringorrelated fieldstrongly preferred
8+ years’ experience working with complex robotic systems or equivalent industries
3+ years’ experience developing algorithms for robotics or drones (Eg. Kalman filtering)
Strong software development expertise: C, C++, embedded, Linux, or similar systems
Experience with feedback and control systems, including gain tuning
Experience with PX4 drone autopilot highly desired
Experience interfacing with externals devices and sensorsdesired
Able and willing to travel to test sites as needed, using company vehicle (clean driving record is required)
Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce. #FLIR Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
About Us
You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day . Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
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