We’re seeking a Dynamics and Control Engineer to work with our dynamic team of engineers, designers, and technicians to fabricate large structures for experimental flight vehicles. We believe in fast-cycle development and approach flight hardware with the motto “build a little, test a little, learn a lot.”
Primary Responsibilities:
- Participating in the development and validation of a 6-dof model for the flight vehicle in MatLab and Simulink
- Developing closed loop MIMO flight control model and computing and validating all gains
- Developing hardware in the loop and standalone flight simulator which models sensors, actuators, GNC/Avionics, Propulsion, gas flow systems and buoyancy control system
- Participating in integration of control loop into the flight computer
- Researching and developing methods for continuous improvement of flight controller
Qualifications:
- 2-5 years experience in a similar role
- Strong background in dynamics and control
- Experience in developing and implementing simulations based on flight dynamics and physics
- Proficient in MatLab and Simulink
- Proficient with Git version control
- Strong mathematical skills
- Self-starter with history of project ownership
- B.S. in computer, aerospace or mechanical engineering
Desired Skills:
- Familiar with MatLab Embedded Coder
- Familiar with the dynamics of airships and/or submarines
- Proficient in C, C++ and Python
- Experience developing for embedded systems
- Good understanding of time critical systems (RTOS)
Lighter Than Air offers medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.