Staff Engineer, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4813)

Flight Control EngineerFounded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide.Job Description:In this role, you will contribute to the flight control system for XBAT, with responsibility for delivering stable, predictable, and operationally robust performance across all phases of flight, including vertical takeoff, hover, transition out-bound, wing-borne flight, transition in-bound, and precision recovery.What you'll do:Design and implement flight control laws and supporting logic across multiple flight regimes.Build and mature high-fidelity 6DOF simulation environments used for control development and ensure accurate pre-flight performance predictionsExecute verification activities, including linear analysis, Monte Carlo campaigns, disturbance/sensitivity/degraded operation testing, and HIL validationDiagnose and resolve simulation-to-test mismatches, including unidentified dynamics and modeling gapsSupport flight test operations and contribute to rapid iteration between flightsWork closely with propulsion, aero, actuation, sensors, state estimation, and autonomy teams to ensure accurate integrated system performance in the 6DOF simulation environment.Mentor, teach, and up-skill younger engineers.Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.Required qualifications:6+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight vehicles, with demonstrated contributions from design through test.Strong background in aircraft flight dynamics and 6DOF simulationStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to mentor and up-skill junior engineers.Proficiency in C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and/or Python.Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S.

security clearance$180,000 - $280,000 a yearFull-time regular employee offer package:Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + EquityTemporary employee offer package:Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

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