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Flight Control Software Engineer

Description:
Flight Control Software Engineer

My client is looking for a Flight Control Software Engineer for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) application. This is an 11+ month contract position. This can be a remote position with an initial orientation period (approximately one week) in the Sacramento, CA area.

You must be a strong C/C++ software engineer with experience in flight control software development.

Job Description:

Flight Control Software Engineer

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The duties and responsibilities listed below apply to Flight Control Software Engineer for Guidance, Navigation, and Control.
• Design and implement operator interfaces, autonomous logic algorithms, waypoint following, and path generation algorithms
• Guidance algorithm development, analysis, and test
• Navigation system design, analysis, and test
• Derive subsystem requirements and specifications
• Support subsystem testing and verification
• Support various hardware/software design, test, troubleshooting, and documentation activities
• Analyses in support of requirements generation, verification, and validation
• Prepare formal, controlled engineering documentation (i.e. drawings, specifications, test procedures, technical reports, etc.).
• Prepare and presents design review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external/internal customers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• C/C++ software development
• Understanding of flight control logic and automation
• Ability to create a runtime environment for autonomous functions
• Understanding of autopilot flight control design is strongly preferred
• MATLAB and Simulink experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of basic software development process
• Demonstrated strong communication skills
• Must be able to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards

PREFERRED SKILLS:
• Familiarity with unmanned aircraft systems and operations
• Familiarity with software configuration management systems

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Requires BS degree in Engineering (Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering preferred)
• Experience in the aerospace industry with Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC)


This can be a remote position with an initial orientation period (approximately one week) in the Sacramento, CA area.

The rate is open. The duration is 11+ months.

US citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time. You must pass a background check and drug screen.

If you are interested in this position, please send me your current resume, desired rate, and the best time and way to reach you.

For immediate consideration please send your resume to: mmendocha@pdsinc.com .

If you are not interested, please feel free to send this to anyone you feel would be qualified as I pay for referrals whether you work for me or not. Thanks for your help!

Thank you!
 
Job Number: mm201202FCSW
Job Location: Remote
Rate: Open
Per Diem: Possible
Overtime: Possible
Duration: LT
Start Date: Now
Input Date: 06/10/2025
Firm Name: PRODUCTIVE DATA SOLUTIONS INC
Attention: Michael Mendocha
Address: 8000 S CHESTER ST SUITE 150
City, State: CENTENNIAL, CO 80112
Phone: 303/220-7165
Fax Phone: 303/220-7425
Website: www.pdsinc.com
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