TSC · 20 hours ago
Flight Controls & GNC Engineer, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (On-Site)
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTSC is seeking a Flight Controls & GNC Engineer to support our operations based in Raeford, NC, Sierra Vista, AZ or Arlington, VA. This position is crucial to the success of the Product line’s overall safety and performance, working closely with various teams to maximize technology transfer to the market through development, testing, and customer engagement.
AerospaceAir Transportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serving as a key focal point for flight control automation. Required to translate information at the technical level and execute multiple parallel technological initiatives at any given time
Executing project tasks within a technical team focused on Flight Controls and GNC Automation encompassing multiple fixed wing platforms
Communicating and accomplishing tasks with cross functional stakeholders in the execution of experimental learning experiences in a HIL/SIL, ground and flight test
Conduct various types of data analysis in support of time sensitive developmental or operational efforts, funneling documented results back into risk management and safety workflows for additional review, procedural or safety bulletins, product support and future technological development projects
Support the development, planning or execution of a variety of test related activities required for internal and customer driven projects, processes, or gate reviews
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Controls engineering or other relevant discipline, plus a minimum two years of direct experience with fixed wing UAS Flight Controls and GNC implementation
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Demonstrated experience in technical project teams, assessing risk, and executing tasks to maintain the required pace to reach viable technical solutions
Practical experience with development or operational improvement of fixed wing UAS technology
Hands-on experience in software development for flight controls and in guidance, navigation and control for fixed wing systems
Ability to understand automation challenges or gaps, and participate in solutions-based collaborations
Ability to execute operations of hardware-in-the-loop simulators, conducting testing and troubleshooting of HW/SW interfaces. Familiarity with software configuration management tools, version control systems, defect tracking tools, and workflows with peer review required
Ability to individually contribute and execute tasks assigned
Preferred
The ideal candidate has more than five years of directly relevant experience in the Required Qualifications and thrives working amongst a team with other highly technical engineers and business-oriented innovators
Benefits
ESOP participation
401k Plan
Flexible Work Schedules
Tuition Reimbursement
Co-Sponsored Health Plan
Paid Leave
Company
TSC
TSC is an employee-owned, high technology company engaged in providing engineering services and specialized products to U.S.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase