Sr. Drone Controls Engineer

Teledyne FLIR LLC • $100K — $130K *
Orem, UT 84057In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
2 weeks ago
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience with complex robotic systems or related industries.
  • 3+ years of experience developing robotics or drone algorithms, specifically Kalman filtering.
  • Strong software development skills in C, C++, and Linux environments.
  • Experience with feedback and control systems and gain tuning.
  • Familiarity with PX4 drone autopilot is highly desired.
  • Experience interfacing with external devices and sensors is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance flight control and payload pointing algorithms.
  • Analyze performance of algorithms using data plotting and analysis tools.
  • Conduct root cause investigations for experimental and operational drone systems.
  • Interface with and utilize data from various sensors such as cameras and GPS.
  • Engage in software development projects using C, C++, Matlab, and Python in a Linux environment.
  • Perform non-control related embedded software tasks in C and C++.
  • Investigate weak points in existing algorithms to improve robustness in various environments.

Benefits

  • Dynamic and innovative work environment specializing in military UAV technology.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology applications.
  • Collaborative and mission-driven team culture.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:

We are a dynamic and innovative company specializing in military UAV systems, committed to developing cutting-edge technology for diverse applications. We are seeking an Sr. Drone Controls Engineer to develop and implement precision aircraft flight control and payload pointing algorithms for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS).

Job Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Develop new and improve existing flight control and payload pointing algorithms.
  • Analyze performance of existing algorithms using data plotting and analysis tools.
  • Participate in root cause investigations associate with experimental and fielded drone systems.
  • Interface with and utilize data from a variety of sensors - cameras, laser range finders, IMU, GPS, magnetometer, etc.
  • Work on projects in C, C++, Matlab, and Python in a Linux-based environment.
  • Work on non-control related embedded software tasks (C, C++).
  • Investigate weak points and corner cases of existing algorithms using data analysis and simulation to improve and make robust drone flight control and precision guidance in all environments.
  • Work with Pixhawk based drone flight control systems.


Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field .
  • 8+ years of experience working with complex robotic systems or equivalent industries.
  • 3+ years of experience developing algorithms for robotics or drones (Eg. Kalman filtering).
  • Strong software development expertise in C, C++, embedded, Linux, or similar systems.
  • Experience with feedback and control systems, including gain tuning.
  • Experience with PX4 drone autopilot highly desired.
  • Experience interfacing with externals devices and sensors desired.


Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

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