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 combines advanced control theory with hands‑on testing to ensure safety and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate flight control and guidance systems for UAVs and aerospace platforms.
• Develop and optimise control algorithms to meet stability, performance, and safety requirements.
• Create dynamic system models and simulations using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Perform system verification through simulation, SIL/HIL, ground testing, and flight testing.
• Investigate system issues, conduct fault analysis, and improve robustness.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including avionics, software, mechanical, and systems engineering.
• Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and design artifacts in compliance with aerospace standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety and certification requirements while supporting continuous product improvement.
• Manage engineering activities to meet project timelines and quality objectives.

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, or control systems engineering within the aerospace industry.
• Strong experience developing control algorithms for UAVs, aircraft, or autonomous systems.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, C/C++, and/or Python.
• Solid understanding of dynamic system modelling, control theory, and simulation techniques.
• Experience with control system verification, validation, and testing (SIL/HIL and flight testing preferred).
• Familiarity with aerospace standards such as DO‑178C, DO‑254, ARP4754 is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Required skills

• MATLAB
• Simulink
• C
• C++
• Python
• SIL/HIL testing
• Flight testing
• DO‑178C
• DO‑254
• ARP4754