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Responsibilities
- Design and deliver the flight control system across all phases of flight, including control allocation strategies.
- Lead development of high-fidelity 6DOF simulation environments and ensure accurate pre-flight performance predictions.
- Define and execute the verification strategy, including linear analysis, Monte Carlo campaigns, and HIL validation.
- Diagnose and resolve simulation-to-flight mismatches, including unidentified dynamics and modeling gaps.
- Support flight test operations, making risk-informed decisions and driving rapid iteration between flights.
Soft Skills
Flight ControlsGncControl Allocation DesignFlight Dynamics6dof SimulationControl TheoryNonlinear SystemsV&v CyclesReal-Time AlgorithmsVtolAutonomous SystemsMissile/Uav GncFlight SafetyAirworthinessMission AssuranceSensor SystemsAir Data SystemsFault-Tolerant ControlAdaptive ControlDevsecopsRapid DevelopmentMentoring
Benefits
- 401k
- Dental
- Equity
- Health Insurance
- Vision
Culture
Mentorship ProgramFast-PacedMission-Driven
Requirements
Regions: Us
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About Shield AI
Industry: defense-tech
Size: medium
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that develops intelligent systems, including Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT/X-BAT aircraft, to protect service members and civilians.
View company profile →Compensation
Equity: Equity
Bonus: Bonus
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