TSC is seeking a
Flight Controls & GNC Engineer
(Remote) to serve as a key contributor for Flight Controls Systems in our Airborne ISR Division. This position is crucial to the success of the Product line’s overall safety and performance.
As a key contributor in the Airborne ISR Division, this position is crucial to the overall return on investment for TSC’s commitment to technological research and development for the AISR domain. This position will work closely with the Systems Engineering team, front-line Operators, Technical Leads, Program Managers to maximize technology transfer to the market through continuous iterations of development, test, fielding, customer engagement, and sustainment of solutions. Travel may be required up to 50% and will vary depending upon home-basing location.
As a Flight Controls & GNC Engineer, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day responsibilities to include:
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.
Required Qualifications
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 Qualifications
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.
TSC Benefits:
TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.
Applying to TSC:
Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.
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