GNC Engineer-PX4 Configuration

Description

Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer – PX4 Configuration

We are seeking a highly skilled Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer with strong experience in PX4 flight control systems to join our UAV development team.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, tune, and optimize PX4 Autopilot parameters for various UAV platforms.
• Set up flight-control architectures, mixer configurations, sensor setups, and system parameters within PX4.
• Conduct functional testing of flight-control behaviors in SITL/HITL simulation environments.
• Perform in-depth analysis of flight logs to troubleshoot issues and refine configuration settings.
• Integrate and calibrate flight-critical sensors including IMUs, GPS/GNSS, magnetometers, barometers, and companion-computer inputs.
• Validate system performance through ground tests and support flight-test teams during configuration verification.
• Implement configuration-level updates and support firmware adjustments when needed.
• Ensure configuration documentation is maintained accurately for production and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with avionics, software, and hardware teams to ensure PX4 configurations align with airframe and mission requirements.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in UAV flight-control systems, GNC engineering, or embedded control configuration roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with PX4 setup, configuration, and calibration across multiple airframe types.
• Solid understanding of flight dynamics, control systems, and sensor fusion concepts.
• Proficiency with tools such as QGroundControl, MAVLink protocols, and PX4 log-analysis tools.
• Experience using MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or C++ for control analysis or scripting workflows.
• Familiarity with UAV simulation environments (Gazebo, JMAVSim, AirSim) for configuration validation.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot sensor issues, configuration errors, and flight-control anomalies.
• Strong documentation and communication skills suited to a production-focused engineering environment.
• Good spoken and written English communication skills.
• Bachelor’s in aerospace engineering, robotics, control systems, or related field.
  
  

We Offer

• Modern production facility with cutting-edge equipment and a dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Health and children accident insurance, after probation time.
• Accident insurance from first day.
• Annual bonus program based on performance.
• Yearly salary review.
• Financial support in special life situations.
  
  

Join our team and grow your technical skills while working with world-class technologies! Please submit your CV in English by clicking 'Apply' or send it directly to [email protected]

We appreciate every application, but please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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