a16z Staff Guidance & Controls Engineer (R4763)
Job Description:
As a member of the Software Autonomy team, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining all of control and autonomy algorithms within the VBAT code base. This is a full lifecycle development opportunity with algorithm development, software design and coding, unit tests, component tests, flight software qualification and flight test support. You will also be responsible for helping update and validate the simulation models as required.
Required qualifications:
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Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 2 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD.
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Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment..
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Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on delivering user-centric software solutions.
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Experience working with control systems, specifically unmanned aerial systems and/or robotics to include
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Outer loop path planning / trajectory synthesis
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Integrating software in a hierarchical environment
Preferred qualifications:
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Familiarity with continuous integration / delivery and test-driven development
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Strong C++ and Python coding experience
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Simulation model development, verification and validation
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Controls knowledge with experience in
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Linear system analysis
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Gain/Phase margin analysis
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Time response
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Filter development and verification / validation
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First order filters
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Kalman filters
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Bandpass filters
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