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GNC Engineer II

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astro-mechanica logoAstro-mechanica · San Francisco
$140K–$180K/yrFull-timeOn-site4mo ago
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Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company building a faster, more connected future. Our mission is to democratize high-speed flight by making supersonic travel flexible, accessible, and sustainable. We believe that rapid, on-demand, point-to-point global mobility will become the new standard for moving people and goods across the planet. To achieve this, we are integrating our advanced airframe and engine technologies-which include Duality™, our proprietary dual-use propulsion system-with a new flight operations model to make supersonic transport as efficient and economical as commercial air travel is today. In the near term, we are developing adaptable, high-speed systems to close aircraft performance gaps for the United States government. We're a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We're generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement guidance, navigation, and control systems for our products
  • Engage in multi-disciplinary aircraft trades and help define the overall system architecture
  • Develop 6-DOF dynamics simulation models used for analysis and validation
  • Develop tooling to automate control design, monte carlos, and simulation validation
  • Work closely with peers across engineering disciplines to define the control schemes and mechanisms for our products
  • Support flight and ground test operations
  • Conduct post flight/test reviews and correlate performance with analysis for continuous improvement on predictions

Requirements

  • Master's degree or PhD in robotics, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or related discipline
  • 2+ years of professional experience in GNC development for an aerospace or autonomous vehicle program
  • Experience with dynamics, modeling, and simulation
  • Experience with software development best practices
  • Experience with Rust, C++, Python, or other relevant software languages.
  • Ambition to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) program and transparent stock option planSelf-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick timeFlexible work environmentADDITIONAL INFORMATION:At Astro Mechanica, we highly value in-office work to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. We consider working in the office five days a week an essential part of the employee's role.Astro Mechanica is an equal opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options

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