Company Overview
At Near Earth Autonomy, we are building the future of flight!
Near Earth Autonomy develops autonomous flight systems. Through our partnerships with the world's largest aerospace companies, our systems enable aerial logistics and inspection applications. Our dedicated and enthusiastic team has developed safe flight technology that works on vehicles from small drones to full-scale helicopters.
We believe in a future where autonomous flight is commonplace and safe, made possible by the talent and innovation of our team.
We offer full benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), and flexibility in work-life balance. Senior Staff Engineer- GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) Responsibilities and Duties
Robotics engineers at Near Earth develop, refine and deploy perception, motion planning, navigation, guidance, control system, localization, and/or calibration algorithms and integrate these onto aircraft ranging from small drones to full size helicopters for aerial mobility applications. Senior Staff engineers provide technical leadership to guide projects through the complete lifecycle from conception through production, whether through leading teams or through subject matter expertise.
We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, independent thinkers, passionate about state-of-the-art technology; also self-starting, empathetic team players, and strong communicators. The ideal candidate for this position can multitask effectively, is comfortable working on a quick development tempo, and most importantly enjoys bringing new autonomy technology to life.
Qualifications and SkillsBachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent8+ years' industry experience in robotics or autonomous flight domainsExpertise or specialization in guidance, navigation, control systems, or motion planning Working knowledge of drones or aircraft systems, suitable for easily integrating new software and diagnosing problemsStrong C++ design and programming skillsFamiliarity with software engineering practices and software development life cycleDue to the nature of Near Earth's funding, this position requires US citizenship or Permanent Resident status.Preferred Additional SkillsMasters or PhD in applicable degree areaExperience with ROS or ROS2Experience with field testing of vehicle systemsExperience with uncrewed aircraft or aviation more broadlyExperience designing modular, testable, and extensible C++ APIs Experience with Matlab, Simulink or similar system modeling softwareExperience leading teams and/or mentoring engineersProven ability to lead technical development on a project within schedule and budget constraintsFamiliarity with development in a Linux environmentBenefitsTotal compensation package compatible with qualification401(k) planHealth, dental, and vision benefitsLife insurance; long-term and short-term disability benefits
Due to the nature of Near Earth's funding, this position requires US citizenship or Permanent Resident status. Due to the nature of our federal contracts, this position is subject to successful completion of a background check.