Staff GNC Engineer - Simi Valley, United States - AeroVironment

Description

Summary

The Sr. Staff GNC Engineer ensures the engineering needs are met and assists in planning and deployment of the design of components and their integration into systems. This role encompasses a multi-disciplinary background to include GN&C (60%), flight testing (20%), PCB Design (5%), Software (5%) and other projects (10%). This role supports development of technical proposals and project estimates, drives technical and engineering conflicts to resolution and ensures the engineering needs of their assigned product development projects are met.

Position Responsibilities

• Appropriate engineering resources (personnel, equipment, etc.) are identified
• Product designs meet technical, performance, and quality requirements
• System Architecture is defined and flowed down to design teams
• Project technical progress is tracked and communicated to assess project performance
• Partners with senior leadership, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and other groups in setting priorities, establishing strategic plans, and addressing issues that cross departmental boundaries
• Leads the design, development and validation of the flight control system for current and new products
• Manages system interfaces, test and flight test activities from subscale to full scale within perimeter
• Implements designed flight control algorithms on to the aircraft flight control system hardware
• Prepares and executes the validation of the flight control system including analysis (SIL/HIL/iron bird)
• Manages and ensures proper integration and validation of the flight control system together with the avionic system.
• Supports the test team as required to explore and validate technical solutions.
• Mentors key engineers and identify requirements for skills development
• Ensures risks/issues/opportunities are communicated to affected stakeholders
• Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 12+ years' of combined experience in aircraft design and/or project management, GN&C, flight testing, systems engineering and program management
• Demonstrated hands-on attitude with a broad range of development experience
• Has a comprehensive knowledge of engineering disciplines and prior experience leading the development of many of these systems for manned or unmanned air vehicles: Autopilot hardware and software; Flight control hardware and software; Part 23 & part 27 aircraft certification; Ground control communications hardware and software; Ground control support equipment; Air vehicle subsystems integration & test; Air vehicle systems communications hardware and software; High voltage electrical power systems
• Travel within the continental U.S. is required to support flight test operations (up to 20%)

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Advanced degree is preferred
• Familiar with office software and computer based productivity tools. Demonstrated competence in engineering processes and design tools
• Knowledge of appropriate design and simulation tools and validation techniques
• Demonstrates strong communication (verbal & written), presentation and collaboration skills
• Is a proven leader who has demonstrated people development and leadership skills
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well across disciplines. Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Salary

$153,837 - $230,755

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: .

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.