This role is ideal for an experienced GNC engineer with hands-on experience in terminal guidance, control systems, and autonomous aerial platforms. You will develop and validate guidance solutions tested in real-world conditions, working in a small, highly technical team of a U.S. defense technology company working on autonomous air defense solutions. This is a full-time, on-site role in Kyiv.
Your responsibilities will include:
Develop and validate terminal guidance system components and supporting software for autonomous aerial platforms.
Build mathematical models, run simulations, and analyze system behavior under real-world conditions.
Implement engineering software and integrate it with embedded and other system components.
Analyze simulation and field test results, investigate discrepancies, and drive improvements.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on system integration and verification.
Maintain technical documentation, test reports, and engineering specifications.
Contribute to continuous improvement of system architecture, software quality, and validation processes.
Take part in occasional business trips within Ukraine for integration and testing.
What we expect from you:
English level B2 or higher for effective technical communication.
Hands-on experience in GNC, autonomous systems, control engineering, flight dynamics, or a closely related field.
Strong foundation in control theory and dynamic modeling.
Experience with simulation and analysis of complex system behavior.
Experience with software testing, system integration, and technical documentation.
Ability to translate complex technical requirements into robust, testable engineering solutions.
Strong problem-solving skills and a systematic approach to engineering challenges.
Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines.
Nice to Have:
Experience developing terminal guidance or other autonomous navigation system components.
Background in aerospace, robotics, UAVs, or real-time autonomous systems.
Experience with sensor integration, state estimation, and system identification.
Familiarity with embedded software and hardware-software integration.
Experience with software-in-the-loop (SIL) or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
Knowledge of verification, validation, and reliability assessment practices.
What we offer:
Meaningful work at the intersection of radar technology, autonomous systems, and defense innovation
Your solutions tested in real-world conditions, not just in simulations
Small, highly technical team where initiative and ownership truly matter
Official employment with reservation
Paid vacation and sick leave days
Long-term project in a fast-moving environment
Full-time, on-site work in an office in Kyiv (5 days a week)