Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer

Firestorm
San Diego, CA
Category Research
Job Description
Firestorm is a VC-backed company that is revolutionizing how defense solutions are designed and delivered. They are seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer to join their team in San Diego, CA. The successful candidate will design and implement control systems for autonomous aerial systems, blending deep control-systems expertise with startup-level ownership and hands-on testing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in aerospace vehicle GNC development, simulation, & applied controls
  • Proficiency in C++, Python, and MATLAB or Octave
  • Strong foundation in classical and modern control theory
  • Ability to evaluate flight data, debug issues, and communicate findings across teams

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Equity grants for new hires
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Lifestyle Spending Account
  • FSA
  • DCFSA
  • HSA
  • Hospital Indemnity insurance
  • Critical Illness insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
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