Engineer - Vehicle Flight Control & Inertial Navigation Systems
Penn State Golf Courses
University Park, Pennsylvania, US
Base: $86,300.00 - $191,000.00; bonus/equity: not ...
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Matlab/simulink
6dof dynamic system models
Flight control algorithms
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The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking a Dynamics and Controls Engineer to develop and analyze flight control systems and inertial navigation algorithms. This on-site role requires proficiency in Matlab/Simulink, C/C++, and experience with software configuration management, supporting research for the Department of Defense.
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Job Summary
Develop and analyze flight control system requirements, including system design trade studies.
Create, validate, and maintain 6DoF dynamic system models for undersea vehicles including Software-in-Loop simulations in Matlab/Simulink.
Design, tune, and validate flight control algorithms and software.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking a Dynamics and Controls Engineer to develop and analyze flight control systems and inertial navigation algorithms. This on-site role requires proficiency in Matlab/Simulink, C/C++, and experience with software configuration management, supporting research for the Department of Defense.
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Salary
Base: $86,300.00 - $191,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, 75% tuition discount.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Matlab/Simulink
6DoF dynamic system models
flight control algorithms
Strapdown Inertial Navigation System algorithms
Matlab/Simulink-based software
Nice-to-have
active government security clearance
strong interpersonal and communication skills
work equally well independently or as part of a team
Key Requirements
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
2+ years of relevant experience
5+ years of relevant experience
14+ years of relevant experience
Experience using Matlab, Simulink, C, or C++
Experience in network and serial communications
Experience in software configuration management systems (ex. GIT)