Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer

About ADASI

ADASI is the regional leader in autonomous systems and services, dedicated to offering holistic solutions – from the development and production of unmanned systems to joint mission analysis and equipment acquisition. We manufacture, operate, and maintain next-generation autonomous capabilities for air, land, and sea, operating in demanding environments. Headquartered in the UAE, we are committed to advancing the region’s technological edge in defense innovation.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior GNC Engineer to lead the development and integration of advanced Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems across next-generation aerospace and autonomous platforms. You will be responsible for designing end-to-end flight behavior — from navigation and sensor fusion to guidance logic and closed-loop control — ensuring system accuracy, stability, and mission success. This role is ideal for a seasoned technical specialist eager to shape the evolution of autonomous flight systems.

Key Responsibilities

Guidance:

• Develop real-time guidance algorithms for optimal trajectory generation, path following, and mission planning.
• Implement autonomous decision-making logic for dynamic re-routing and mission adaptation.
  
  

Navigation:

• Design and implement robust multi-sensor navigation solutions using GNSS, INS, visual odometry, LIDAR, radar, and altimeters.
• Apply advanced estimation techniques for accurate state estimation in contested or denied environments.
• Validate and tune navigation filters through simulation and field testing.
  
  

Control:

• Design, simulate, and optimize flight control laws for both linear and nonlinear systems.
• Ensure dynamic stability and performance across all flight regimes.
• Support actuator modeling, control surface tuning, and hardware integration.
• Collaborate with avionics and embedded software teams to implement real-time control algorithms.
  
  

System Integration & Testing:

• Develop GNC simulation environments to test full-stack performance under diverse mission conditions.
• Support Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and real-world flight testing for algorithm validation and tuning.
• Lead GNC subsystem integration across hardware and software interfaces.
  
  

Leadership & Documentation:

• Serve as the technical lead on GNC projects, mentoring junior engineers and driving system architecture decisions.
• Maintain clear, regulatory-compliant documentation for design rationale, simulation results, testing procedures, and safety cases.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Control Systems, or related field. PhD is a plus.
• Experience: 8+ years in GNC design and implementation in aerospace, defense, UAVs, or autonomous systems.
• Core Skills:
• Strong understanding of dynamics, control theory, and estimation methods.
• Proven experience with MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++.
• Expertise with GNSS/INS integration, sensor fusion, and real-time algorithm deployment.
• Familiarity with flight control and navigation hardware, sensors, and embedded systems.
  
  

Technical Tools

• MATLAB/Simulink
• C/C++ programming environments
• Exposure to real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• SIL and HIL testing frameworks
• Flight simulation tools (e.g., Gazebo, ROS preferred)
• Understanding of aerospace development standards (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A)
  
  

Ideal Attributes

• Strong analytical and systems-thinking mindset.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Excellent collaboration skills across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Passion for innovation in high-stakes, mission-critical environments.
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to system safety and reliability.
  
  

Why Join ADASI

At ADASI, you'll work with some of the brightest minds in the defense and aerospace industry. We foster a collaborative and high-performance culture where your ideas drive innovation. Whether you're an engineer, strategist, or visionary, you'll find a purpose-driven career that empowers you to make an impact on national security and technology evolution.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now or share this opportunity with someone in your network who might be the perfect fit.

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