About This Position
Edge Autonomy is seeking an experienced autopilot software engineer to expand the capabilities of our current autopilot code to address emerging needs of guidance, navigation, and control of unmanned air systems.
You will be building the next-generation autopilot system to enable advanced autonomous flight behaviors in challenging environments and conditions.
Your code will be immediately fielded onto existing fixed wing and Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft.
Responsibilities
Expand the capabilities of Edge Autonomys autopilot/flight control system.
Apply your fundamental and profound knowledge in flight dynamics for fixed wing and vertical takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft
Design and implement Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms to expand the autonomous flight behavior of Edge Autonomy aircraft and maximize flight safety in a variety of environments and flight conditions.
Refine the Edge Autonomy System Integration Lab (SIL) and Hardware Integration Lab (HIL) to enable rapid test and validation of code updates
Debug, troubleshoot, and isolate software issues
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in engineering or similar
Experience writing autopilot code for fixed-wing, rotary wing, or VTOL aircraft
Knowledge of classical control theory
Programming skills: C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Control System Tool Box
Practical experience writing firmware/embedded code for a physical device
Experience building a System Integration Lab (SIL) or Hardware Integration Lab (HIL) (Preferred)
Experience supporting flight test (Preferred)
Knowledge of Modern control theory (preferred)
Understanding of UAS architectures and subsystems
Understanding of flight-critical software requirements
Strong sense of ownership and drive in digging into complex problems
Ability to read schematics and use standard debugging equipment: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter (Preferred)
Edge Autonomy Benefits
Matching 401(k)
Paid PTO
Paid holidays
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Group Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
HSA and FSA Options
Critical Care Plan
Accident Care Plan
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