Controls Engineer

Location: Wilmington, MA

Reports To: Head of Vehicle Design

Position Overview:

Ascent AeroSystems is one of the most exciting companies in the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) industry, and our unique coaxial platforms provide the reliable and efficient foundation necessary to operate UAS’s at scale. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for motivated, highly organized people to join our team.

As you consider your next career move…

• Do you want to create new and useful things at the bleeding edge of technology ?

• Are you relentlessly curious , eager to learn new things?

• Do people turn to you because they know they can count on you ?

• Are you able to dare greatly , fail quickly, and keep moving?

• When things get difficult, can you double-down and persevere ?

• Do you want to be part of something bigger ?

Ascent AeroSystems is currently looking to hire an Controls Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on the design of our next generation high-performance coaxial drones. The ideal candidate is a roll-up-your-sleeves, high energy, collaborative UAS enthusiast who works well on a team and individually.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop control laws to maximize the performance of our coaxial rotorcraft.

· Work with aerospace engineers to develop an accurate simulator of the coaxial rotorcraft physics and subsystems.

· Perform analysis to support conceptual, preliminary and critical design reviews.

· Plan and execute flight tests. Analyze flight test data to validate and verify the control law design.

· Provide support to customers integrating their own payloads and/or expanding the capabilities of our coaxial unmanned aircraft systems.

· Collaborate with other engineering disciplines in planning, design and development of new products.

Minimum Requirements

· Must be authorized to work in the US.

· 5 years of post-graduate work experience working on flight control systems.

· Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.

· Strong analytical skills.

· Strong background in flight dynamics.

· Experience with advanced control algorithms (dynamic inversion, model-predictive control).

· Experience with Python and C/C running on an embedded environment.

· Enjoys the challenge of solving complex multi-disciplinary problems in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong interpersonal skills; strong team player with customer focus.

Preferred:

· Familiarity with ArduPilot, PX4 or equivalent open-source autopilots.

· Experience tuning control systems for electric powertrains.

· Experience developing control laws for small rotorcraft.

· Familiarity with extended Kalman filters and other sensor fusion techniques.

· Part 107 License.

Some travel may be required to support customers, flight testing, vendor management, marketing and sales initiatives.

Ascent AeroSystems designs and manufactures rugged “coaxial” UAS for the industrial, public safety and defense markets.  Ascent AeroSystems’ supports frontline soldiers, first responders, and industrial professionals with the rugged and versatile unmanned aerial systems they need to complete critical missions when it matters most. Ascent is founded on core principles of an innovative, determined, fearless, curious, and committed culture that fosters invention, problem solving and teamwork.

For the right candidate, Ascent offers a competitive salary, benefits (including health, dental and vision), 401(k), a terrific work environment, and the opportunity to be a part of one of the most exciting segments of the tech industry.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications for this role to CAREERS@ASCENTAEROSYSTEMS.COM with the subject line “Controls Engineer Application”.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Ascent AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to​ advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace as well as in the communities where we work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.