Principal Navigation Engineer

About the role

ADASI is seeking a Principal Navigation Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of flight control and guidance systems for next‑generation UAVs and aerospace platforms. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high‑performance, safe, and reliable autonomous systems.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate flight control and guidance systems for UAVs and aerospace platforms.
• Create dynamic system models and run simulations using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Develop and optimise control algorithms to meet stability, performance, and safety requirements.
• Perform verification through SIL/HIL, ground testing, and flight testing.
• Investigate system issues, conduct fault analysis, and improve robustness.
• Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and design artifacts in line with aerospace standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Control, Systems Engineering or related field (Master's preferred).
• 5–7+ years of experience in flight control, guidance & control, or control systems engineering within aerospace.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced engineering environment with strong attention to detail.

Required skills

• MATLAB and Simulink
• C/C++ programming
• Python
• Control algorithm development
• Dynamic system modelling
• SIL/HIL testing and validation
• Familiarity with aerospace standards such as DO‑178C, DO‑254, ARP4754 (advantageous)