Job Summary:
This position primarily includes concept development, design, implementation, and test of autonomous flight control system software algorithms for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and guided missiles. This person prototypes advanced flight control algorithms in a software simulation environment, conducting the necessary systems engineering trade studies required to properly implement them in an embedded airborne flight control system. This person must be proficient at debugging and solving problems with closed-loop feedback control systems including control issues with servo-actuated aerodynamic surfaces, digitally implemented control laws, inertial measurement units (IMU), GPS-integrated strap down inertial navigators, air-data measurement systems, and various propulsion systems. Geneva G&C analysts must be broadly knowledgeable in advanced control system theory, including proficiency in the best-known standards and practices, as well as the most up-to-date modern control techniques. This person should be well-versed in airframe stabilization autopilots as well as trajectory control and homing guidance techniques, and should also be proficient at mathematical modeling of dynamic systems in software environments, both real-time and in batch mode.

Essential Functions:

1. Design, prototype, implement, document, and test autonomous flight control algorithms for software implementation.

2. Develop and implement math models to simulate dynamic behavior of airborne flight systems and their sub-components.

3. Conduct system-level trade studies in support of establishment of requirements and performance specifications.

4. Define flight test scenarios and conduct pre-flight range safety analysis for flight test of autonomous air vehicles.

5. Conduct post-flight analysis and diagnoses of in-flight anomalies.

6. Conduct robustness analysis of flight control loops, using classical and modern control margin techniques, as well as Monte-Carlo simulation methods.

7. Work on integrated, multidisciplinary project teams to establish technical requirements, schedules for delivery, and priorities toward execution on a daily basis.

8. Deliver detailed engineering documentation and support Configuration Control Board and its related processes weekly.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years experience in airborne flight control systems, or related technological field

• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering with emphasis on Control Theory, or equivalent relevant background.

• Familiarity with MATLAB Simulink implementation, proficiency desired

• Proficiency with C/C++ programming