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GNC Software Engineer at Astro Mechanica

Department: Software

Compensation

$140,000 – $230,000/yr

Location
San Francisco, California
Level
not_specified
Posted

Description

Astro Mechanica is hiring a GNC software engineer to develop guidance, navigation, and control systems for clean-sheet autonomous aircraft. The role involves building 6-DOF dynamics and simulation models, automating control design and validation, defining control architectures, supporting flight and ground testing, and correlating test results with analysis. Candidates need a master’s degree or PhD in aerospace engineering, software engineering, robotics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline, plus professional GNC development experience and proficiency in Rust, C++, or a comparable systems language and Python. The position requires in-office work five days per week and offers medical, dental, vision, retirement, stock option, and flexible-time benefits.

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