Principal Robotics Engineer (Guidance, Navigation, and Control)

TL;DR

Principal Robotics Engineer (Guidance, Navigation, and Control): Developing and implementing advanced algorithms for autonomous systems with an accent on trajectory generation, multi-sensor navigation, and control laws. Focus on optimizing performance for stability, sensor fusion using Kalman filters, and leading system integration through simulation and testing.

Location: Abu Dhabi, AE (onsite)

Company

hirify.global PJSC, a leading advanced technology and defense conglomerate specializing in aerospace and autonomous systems.

What you will do

• Develop real-time guidance algorithms for trajectory generation, path planning, and mission execution in dynamic environments.
• Design multi-sensor navigation solutions integrating GNSS, INS, LIDAR, radar, and altimeters with sensor fusion techniques.
• Design and optimize control laws for linear and nonlinear systems, ensuring stability across flight regimes.
• Build GNC simulation environments and support SIL, HIL, and flight testing for validation.
• Lead GNC subsystem integration with avionics, software, and hardware teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace, Control Systems, or related (Master’s/PhD preferred).
• 8+ years in GNC design for aerospace, defense, UAVs, or autonomous systems.
• Strong knowledge of control systems, flight dynamics, and embedded software.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, C++, or Python.
• Experience with sensor fusion, simulation tools, and real-time systems.