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Company Description PteroDynamics Inc. designs superior autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems that fly faster and go farther to reach remote locations without runways, even in harsh conditions. PteroDynamics' Transwing aircraft is unlike any other VTOL system, performing like a great fixed-wing aircraft with superb VTOL capabilities. Transwing aircraft unfold their wings to transition smoothly and quickly between vertical and horizontal flight, overcoming limitations inherent in other VTOL designs by combining the speed, range, and endurance of fixed-wing aircraft with superior VTOL performance in an efficient, highly automated platform. The Transwing is ideal for automating time-sensitive delivery of critical high-value payloads to-hard-to-reach locations, including maritime logistics support, payload delivery to remote locations without airstrips, and reconnaissance and surveillance. Seeing is believing. Visit PteroDynamics.com f

Position Summary PteroDynamics is searching for a talented senior guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) engineer to join a growing team developing control systems for the transwing platform. The role spans optimisation, simulation and flight test of existing transwing platforms as well as development of new varia

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: -Participating in and leading GNC-related design requirements development -Analysis, test, and troubleshooting of control system hardware and software subsystems -Analysis of systems and flight test data to support model improvements and root cause investigation of failures and anomalies -Aircraft controls system modeling and parameter identification from flight data -Software development, test and verification -Onsite support of flight test operations

Minimum Qualifications -BS/MS in Aerospace Engineering or related engineering field and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience in GNC, flight testing and systems engineering -Experience developing control laws for unmanned aircraft or similar with a high degree of autonomy -Understanding of traditional fixed-wing, helicopter and multirotor flight dynamics -Familiarity with inertial navigation systems concepts and techniques -Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing -Proficient in MATLAB -Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction -US Citizenship/Permanent Resident Status -Ability to travel up to 20% within southern Colorado

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies BS/MS in Aerospace Engineering with controls, dynamics or simulation focus Monte Carlo and/or 6DOF simulation UAS design, built and test experience Avionics and embedded systems design experience Knowledge of satellite guidance and control Operational experience with any commercial or government/military UAS platform Experience with Python FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate FAA Private/Commercial/Instrument/CFI/CFII or equivalent

Company Values Framework for our Values: People Excellence Accountability Knowledge People: We value relationships with our colleagues and customers while embracing and upholding the worth of every individual Trust - we push down responsibility in decision making to the lowest level that makes sense, while maintaining accountability Respect - we always maintain respect for ourselves and others Communication - we encourage open communication and respect for all perspectives Enjoyment - together, we create an environment that is fun and enjoyable Excellence: We have a mindset of excellence at all times Pursuit of Excellence - we are passionate about our work and strive for superior outcomes at all times I cremental Approach to Success - We agree that bringing our best each day is important and that incremental improvement matters Willingness to listen and learn - we believe success requires remaining humble, having an open mind, and listening to constructive input Coaching - being a great teammate includes a willingness to be coached and taking the time to help others achieve excellence Measuring Success - we measure our success not only by how much money we make but also by the satisfaction of our workforce and the value of the solutions we bring to the world Accountability: We believe the foundation of trust is accountability Collaboration - we recognize that our success depends on how well we work together Personal Responsibility - we believe in holding ourselves accountable, starting with self-accountability, and including accountability to co-workers/teammates, and ultimately to our customers and our shareholders Consistency - our happiness, productivity and ultimate success all require consistency from subordinates and managers alike