Flight Controls Engineer
Poway, CA · On-site
Troubleshoot flight control anomalies experienced in fielded systems via flight data analysis and simulation, correlating with flight software operation and generating flight software corrective ...
Flight Controls Engineer
Poway, CA · On-site
Troubleshoot flight control anomalies experienced in fielded systems via flight data analysis and simulation, correlating with flight software operation and generating flight software corrective ...
Flight Controls Engineer
Poway, CA · On-site
Troubleshoot flight control anomalies experienced in fielded systems via flight data analysis and simulation, correlating with flight software operation and generating flight software corrective ...
Flight Controls Engineer
Poway, CA · On-site
Troubleshoot flight control anomalies experienced in fielded systems via flight data analysis and simulation, correlating with flight software operation and generating flight software corrective ...
Flight Test Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
Analyze flight data and telemetry to characterize aircraft performance, stability, loads, and systems behavior. * Run root cause analysis on anomalies and failures and drive them to resolution.
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Flight Test Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
Analyze flight data and telemetry to characterize aircraft performance, stability, loads, and systems behavior. * Run root cause analysis on anomalies and failures and drive them to resolution.
Troubleshoot flight control anomalies experienced in fielded systems via flight data analysis and simulation, correlating with flight software operation and generating flight software corrective ...
Troubleshoot flight control anomalies experienced in fielded systems via flight data analysis and simulation, correlating with flight software operation and generating flight software corrective ...
Flight Controls Engineer
Poway, CA · On-site
Troubleshoot flight control anomalies experienced in fielded systems via flight data analysis and simulation, correlating with flight software operation and generating flight software corrective ...
Flight Controls Engineer
Poway, CA · On-site
Troubleshoot flight control anomalies experienced in fielded systems via flight data analysis and simulation, correlating with flight software operation and generating flight software corrective ...
Flight Test Engineer
El Segundo, CA · On-site
Analyze flight data and telemetry to characterize aircraft performance, stability, loads, and systems behavior. * Run root cause analysis on anomalies and failures and drive them to resolution.
Flight Test Engineer
El Segundo, CA · On-site
Analyze flight data and telemetry to characterize aircraft performance, stability, loads, and systems behavior. * Run root cause analysis on anomalies and failures and drive them to resolution.
Flight Dynamics Engineer
Hampton, VA · On-site
$70K - $110K/yr
... flight data analysis Simulation development Trajectory optimization Orbital dynamics Parameter identification Background in multi-body dynamics and/or subsystem modeling. (Preferred) Experience with ...
Flight Dynamics Engineer
Hampton, VA · On-site
$70K - $110K/yr
... flight data analysis Simulation development Trajectory optimization Orbital dynamics Parameter identification Background in multi-body dynamics and/or subsystem modeling. (Preferred) Experience with ...
Flight Test Engineer
El Segundo, CA · On-site
Analyze flight data and telemetry to characterize aircraft performance, stability, loads, and systems behavior. * Run root cause analysis on anomalies and failures and drive them to resolution.
Flight Test Engineer
El Segundo, CA · On-site
Analyze flight data and telemetry to characterize aircraft performance, stability, loads, and systems behavior. * Run root cause analysis on anomalies and failures and drive them to resolution.
Flight Controls Engineer
Bingen, WA · Hybrid
$147K - $236K/yr
At least 5 years analyzing flight data and validating performance * Strong skills in flight mechanics, aerodynamics, and aircraft performance * Experience tuning or analyzing flight control and ...
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Flight Controls Engineer
Bingen, WA · Hybrid
$147K - $236K/yr
At least 5 years analyzing flight data and validating performance * Strong skills in flight mechanics, aerodynamics, and aircraft performance * Experience tuning or analyzing flight control and ...
Aviation Pilot Data Analyst
Olathe, KS · On-site
... flight data. As an Aeronautical Data Analyst, you'll be responsible for editing, validating, and enhancing aeronautical data using proprietary and third‑party tools. You'll ensure data accuracy ...
Aviation Pilot Data Analyst
Olathe, KS · On-site
... flight data. As an Aeronautical Data Analyst, you'll be responsible for editing, validating, and enhancing aeronautical data using proprietary and third‑party tools. You'll ensure data accuracy ...
The Flight Sciences Engineer is responsible for processing, validating, analyzing, and interpreting flight test data to support aircraft development, certification, performance evaluation, and ...
The Flight Sciences Engineer is responsible for processing, validating, analyzing, and interpreting flight test data to support aircraft development, certification, performance evaluation, and ...
Conducting a wide variety of static and time-history-based analyses * Conducting tests and evaluating data from laboratory simulation sessions * Partnering with teams across Flight Sciences, Flight ...
Conducting a wide variety of static and time-history-based analyses * Conducting tests and evaluating data from laboratory simulation sessions * Partnering with teams across Flight Sciences, Flight ...
GN&C Flight Analyst Jobs
Laurel, MD · On-site
Analyze flight test data from GNC telemetry and navigation sensors including inertial measurement units (IMU), Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, RADAR, or other sensor systems. * Develop ...
GN&C Flight Analyst Jobs
Laurel, MD · On-site
Analyze flight test data from GNC telemetry and navigation sensors including inertial measurement units (IMU), Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, RADAR, or other sensor systems. * Develop ...
Flight Test Engineer
Covina, CA · On-site
Data Analysis and System Maturation * Collect and analyze ground and flight test data toidentifyperformance trends, anomalies, root causes, and corrective actions. * Review logs and telemetry to ...
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Flight Test Engineer
Covina, CA · On-site
Data Analysis and System Maturation * Collect and analyze ground and flight test data toidentifyperformance trends, anomalies, root causes, and corrective actions. * Review logs and telemetry to ...
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Data Analyst
California, MO · On-site
We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology ... Stratolaunch is seeking a level I or II Data Analyst to support air-launched hypersonic vehicles.
Data Analyst
California, MO · On-site
We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology ... Stratolaunch is seeking a level I or II Data Analyst to support air-launched hypersonic vehicles.
Conducting a wide variety of static and time-history-based analyses * Conducting tests and evaluating data from laboratory simulation sessions * Partnering with teams across Flight Sciences, Flight ...
Conducting a wide variety of static and time-history-based analyses * Conducting tests and evaluating data from laboratory simulation sessions * Partnering with teams across Flight Sciences, Flight ...
We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology ... Stratolaunch is seeking a level I or II Data Analyst to support air-launched hypersonic vehicles.
We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology ... Stratolaunch is seeking a level I or II Data Analyst to support air-launched hypersonic vehicles.
Conducting a wide variety of static and time-history-based analyses * Conducting tests and evaluating data from laboratory simulation sessions * Partnering with teams across Flight Sciences, Flight ...
Conducting a wide variety of static and time-history-based analyses * Conducting tests and evaluating data from laboratory simulation sessions * Partnering with teams across Flight Sciences, Flight ...
Data Analyst
Mojave, CA · On-site
We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology ... Stratolaunch is seeking a level I or II Data Analyst to support air-launched hypersonic vehicles.
Data Analyst
Mojave, CA · On-site
We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology ... Stratolaunch is seeking a level I or II Data Analyst to support air-launched hypersonic vehicles.
Flight Controls Engineer
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$120K - $140K/yr
You'll analyze real flight data, identify system dynamics, improve state estimation, tune controllers, design experiments, and validate your work on physical aircraft. ROLE DESCRIPTION: This is a ...
Flight Controls Engineer
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$120K - $140K/yr
You'll analyze real flight data, identify system dynamics, improve state estimation, tune controllers, design experiments, and validate your work on physical aircraft. ROLE DESCRIPTION: This is a ...
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Flight Controls Engineer
Poway, CA • On-site
General Atomics
• Space Research Administration • 10K+ employees10,000+ employees
Full-time
Re-posted 11 days ago
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Job Summary
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
GA-ASI has an exciting opportunity for a Flight Controls Engineer Production Programs to support our Flight Technologies group in in San Diego (Poway), CA. The guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) engineer will focus on flight controls and support world class production Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
GA-ASI has an exciting opportunity for a Flight Controls Engineer Production Programs to support our Flight Technologies group in in San Diego (Poway), CA. The guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) engineer will focus on flight controls and support world class production Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform GNC-related tasks for varying levels of aircraft modifications, including requirements development, software integration and validation, simulation analysis to support airworthiness risk assessment, flight test planning, and analysis of flight data.
- Evaluate the impact to Flight Controls from system changes, such as new external payloads and software updates, utilizing linear and non-linear analyses, piloted simulation, SIL/HIL testing, and ground/flight testing.
- Ensure new developments comply with system requirements, legacy system performance, and follow industry best practices.
- Troubleshoot flight control anomalies experienced in fielded systems via flight data analysis and simulation, correlating with flight software operation and generating flight software corrective actions.
- Analyze the aerodynamic characteristics of existing aircraft to ensure current flying qualities performance is maintained.
- Comfortable interacting with disciplines closely related to Flight Controls, such as Aerodynamics, Structures, Test Engineers, and Systems Engineers.
- Occasional travel to flight test facilities to support ground and flight test activities.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications
- Typically requires a bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
- Degree in aerospace/aeronautical, electrical, mechanical, or related engineering field is highly desirable.
- Demonstrates a growing technical understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
- Above-average documentation and communication skills.
- Coding in C or C++ programming language.
- MATLAB scripting.
- Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.
- Experience with unmanned air vehicles.
- Simulink model programming.
- Automatic code generation using MathWorks' toolset.
- Coding in Python programming language.
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General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.
Industry
Space research administration
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
San Diego, CA, US
Year founded
1955