Staff Engineer, Aircraft Trajectory Modeling (R5787)
Core
Lead development, tuning, and validation of aircraft trajectory prediction and recovery-behavior models using performance data and flight-test concepts.
Role type
Staff Engineer, Aircraft Trajectory Modeling
Builds
Python-based analysis, simulation, HIL, and flight-test workflows for aircraft behavior prediction and validation
Domain
Defense technology, aerospace, autonomous systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
trajectory prediction, aircraft-response modeling, aerospace simulation, 3DOF/6DOF modeling, Python algorithm development, C/C++ implementation, autopilot interface integration, test automation, technical documentation
Preferred skills
Monte Carlo testing, scenario-based regression, envelope expansion, high-reliability development practices, CMake/Conan/Linux workflows
Technologies
Python, C, C++, MATLAB/Simulink, CMake, Conan, Linux
Responsibilities
Lead development and tuning of TPA and recovery-behavior models; Build Python-based analysis, simulation, HIL, and flight-test workflows; Integrate and evaluate trajectory-prediction behavior through autopilot interfaces; Support hardware integration and flight-test campaigns; Produce algorithm handoff artifacts and contribute scoped C/C++ implementation
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with technical leadership
