GNC Autopilot Engineer

Corvid is seeking a talented and motivated Autopilot Engineer to join our Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) department. In this role, you will be responsible for designing autopilot and guidance flight control systems and their implementation in the supersonic and hypersonic flight regimes. As a senior engineer, you will own autopilot subsystem requirements, plan to fulfill those requirements, and develop schedules for design, implementation, and verification phases for various programs. You will work with other GNC department employees in designing and analyzing Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) autopilot and guidance law algorithms for flight vehicle stabilization and control. Additionally, you will identify and mitigate risk to autopilot subsystems, and work with program management on program requirements and schedules. The ideal candidate should enjoy developing models for high-speed aerospace vehicles, simulating the problems in Python and C++, and implementing the solutions in flight hardware. Typical Tasking Will Include Develop, analyze, and integrate Multiple-Input Multiple-Output autopilot algorithms for flight vehicle stabilization and control Develop and analyze trajectory optimization and guidance methods Develop, test, and maintain autopilot and guidance algorithms in Corvid's six degree of freedom simulation model. Support system‑level performance analyses with Monte Carlo simulations using Corvid's HPC environment Coordinate with external organizations for GNC subsystem planning, testing, and collaboration Support development of guided supersonic and hypersonic flight vehicles Develop test plans and conduct ground testing of GNC algorithms in Corvid's GNC laboratories and other facilities Day‑to‑day informal and formal report generation Support flight testing