Auterion
GNC Engineer
3d ago
USAMiddlepx4software developmentflight controlsystem integrationsoftware testing
Develop and sustain guidance, navigation, and control software for unmanned systems, focusing on strike drone capabilities and operational performance.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) capabilities within PX4 and AuterionSDK, including new features, performance improvements, and automated testing
- Own and evolve the US guidance controller for strike applications, ensuring robustness and mission effectiveness
- Define, analyze, and review software requirements to meet customer needs, system performance targets, and quality standards
- Design and implement flight- and mission-critical onboard software for unmanned systems
- Diagnose and resolve GNC-related issues from field operations through flight log analysis, providing rapid initial assessment and driving root-cause resolution
- Work closely with product, integration, and flight operations teams to support deployments and continuously improve system performance
- Travel to customer sites (typically 1–2 weeks at a time) to support platform integration, testing, and advanced GNC tuning
Requirements
- Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Strong grasp of flight dynamics and fundamentals of aerodynamics
- Proficient in C/C++ (particularly on Linux based systems and memory-constrained embedded processors) and Python
- Working knowledge of PX4 or comparable autopilot technology
- Experience programming robotic applications in ROS/ROS2
- Understanding of Kalman filtering and other state estimation algorithms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to keep a global team fully informed
- Hands-on drone experience, including piloting, is a plus
- US citizenship & eligibility to obtain secret clearance required.
- Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000
Conditions
- Flexible working hours
- Stock Options
- Unlimited PTO
- Health Insurance (includes dental & vision)
- Medical flex spending
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan - 401k with company match
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
Other
- As a GNC Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and sustaining the guidance, navigation, and control software that powers Auterion’s Skynode platform, built on PX4.
- Your primary focus will be enabling strike drone capabilities, including integration of Auterion’s software stack onto partner hardware and ensuring reliable performance in operational environments.
- You will work closely with product and field teams to improve system performance, support deployments, and rapidly troubleshoot issues observed during testing and real-world operations.
- We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.
- At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.