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Controls System Engineer at Samara Aerospace

Department: Software Engineering

Compensation

$135,000 – $175,000/yr

Location
San Francisco, California
Type
Full-time
Level
senior
Posted

Description

Samara Aerospace is hiring a Controls System Engineer to develop and iterate on a novel spacecraft attitude control and noise-cancellation system for its Hummingbird first-flight vehicle. The role involves high-fidelity MuJoCo simulation, Monte Carlo analysis, system identification, feedback and feedforward control, momentum management, and active noise cancellation for synchronized multi-joint actuators. Candidates should have a BS, MS, or PhD with the stated experience requirements, plus experience with control systems, flexible or resonant plants, state estimation, sensor fusion, and scientific computing. The position offers an annual starting salary of $135,000–$175,000, equity, and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits.

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