Senior GNC Engineer

Lumicity

📍 alameda, ca, United-States

Full-time Defense and Space Manufacturing,Space Research and Technology,Robotics Engineering Posted June 09, 2026

Job Description

We are working with a client building the world's most advanced drones...


We’re hiring a GNC Engineer to develop the guidance, navigation, and control systems powering next-generation autonomous drones. You’ll work across estimation, controls, simulation, and real-world flight testing to improve vehicle autonomy and performance in complex environments.


Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for autonomous UAVs
  • Build state estimation and sensor fusion systems using onboard sensors
  • Design flight control and trajectory planning systems
  • Work closely with software, mechanical, and electrical engineers on integrated drone platforms
  • Test and validate systems in simulation and real-world flight environments


Requirements

  • Strong background in controls, robotics, aerospace, or autonomous systems
  • Experience...