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Senior GNC Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
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GNC (Navigation) Engineer – UAVs


Are you ready to shape the future of autonomous aerial systems? We’re looking for a GNC (Navigation) Engineer to develop cutting-edge navigation solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This role is perfect for engineers passionate about pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology and working on real-world applications in logistics, defense, and humanitarian efforts.


What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop and implement navigation algorithms for UAVs.

• Assess vehicle controllability and performance to ensure mission success.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate navigation solutions into UAV platforms.

• Conduct ground and flight tests to validate system performance.

• Work with sensor fusion techniques, including IMU/GPS, RTK-GNSS, and dual GNSS systems.

• Design and implement GNC algorithms, develop models, and refine performance through data analysis.


What You Bring:

5+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in GNC system design.

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or related field).

• Strong knowledge of Kalman filtering, state estimation, and control theory.

• Proficiency in Python and C++.

• Experience with embedded software development and real-time operating systems.

• Background in fault-tolerant navigation and flight stability is a plus.


Location & Compensation:


📍 El Segundo, CA

💰 $140,000 – $180,000 base salary + benefits & potential equity


This is a unique opportunity to work on high-impact UAV technology, making a real difference in aerospace and defense applications. If you’re excited about pushing the limits of autonomy and navigation, we’d love to connect.


Know someone perfect for this role? Drop a comment or DM me!


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