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Senior Flight Software & GNC Engineer

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Required QualificationsEducation: Master’s or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (specializing in Controls) with 5-10 years of relevant experience. Control Theory Mastery: Extensive knowledge of MIMO/SISO systems, frequency domain analysis, and Lyapunov stability principles. Programming Skills: Proficient in Python or MATLAB/Simulink for modeling and C++ for flight software development. Mathematics: Strong expertise in linear algebra, coordinate transformations (Quaternions, Euler angles), and concepts in orbital mechanics or aerodynamics.

About the job

arxlight-ai develops advanced drones with a focus on security and safety, combining hardware and software to deliver UAV systems built for challenging scenarios. The company operates as a technology startup, aiming to protect lives in demanding environments.

Role overview

The Senior Flight Software & GNC Engineer designs, develops, and implements algorithms that guide drones through complex environments. This role connects flight physics with real-world software, ensuring both stability and performance across all flight conditions.

What you will do

  • Flight Dynamics Modeling: Build and refine six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) simulations to predict UAV behavior.
  • Control Law Design: Develop, tune, and test flight control laws using both classical (PID, Root Locus, Bode) and modern (LQR/LQG, H-infinity, State-Space) methods.
  • Navigation and Estimation: Apply sensor fusion techniques, such as Extended Kalman Filters, to achieve accurate state estimation using IMU, GPS, and star tracker data.
  • Guidance Algorithms: Create algorithms for trajectory generation and path planning during autonomous drone operations.
  • Performance Analysis: Run Monte Carlo simulations and perform linear stability analysis to validate system reliability.
  • Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL): Support integration of GNC software with flight hardware and sensors.

Location

Oakland

About arxlight-ai

arxlight-ai is a pioneering technology startup dedicated to creating advanced drone systems for critical security and safety applications. Our mission is to leverage state-of-the-art hardware and software integration to develop UAV technologies that make a significant impact on saving lives.

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