Guidance Navigation and Controls (GNC) Engineer I Project Based

This is a project-based employee role supporting the development integration and validation of ASIs autonomous compactor platforms. Development phases of this nature typically continue through project completion often spanning two to four years although scope and duration are determined by business and customer needs.

JOB SUMMARY

The Guidance Navigation and Controls Engineer I supports the development integration and testing of algorithms that enable ASIs autonomous compactors to navigate work areas follow planned paths maintain stable vehicle control and complete compaction tasks safely and accurately. This role works with vehicle dynamics localization state estimation path tracking trajectory planning and control systems to support autonomous operation in construction environments.

As a Level I engineer within ASIs five-level engineering structure this position completes defined engineering assignments under the guidance of more experienced engineers. The role provides practical experience in robotics control systems autonomous vehicle software simulation and heavy-equipment testing while contributing to the Compactor Teams development and validation goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development implementation and testing of guidance navigation and control algorithms for autonomous compactor applications
• Assist with vehicle motion-control capabilities involving steering propulsion braking speed control path tracking and trajectory following
• Support the development and tuning of feedback-control algorithms under the direction of experienced engineers
• Assist with localization and state-estimation solutions using GPS/GNSS inertial sensors encoders vehicle feedback and other system data
• Develop and maintain software components scripts simulations and engineering tools for assigned GNC functions
• Support navigation and path-planning capabilities that allow autonomous compactors to move efficiently through defined work areas
• Assist with compaction-related behaviors such as route coverage pass planning overlap management and work-area completion
• Integrate assigned GNC software components into ASIs autonomous compactor platforms and embedded control systems
• Evaluate assigned features using simulation recorded-data replay software-in-the-loop testing hardware-in-the-loop testing and vehicle field testing
• Collect and analyze vehicle logs to evaluate path accuracy tracking error controller response localization performance and system behavior
• Assist with controller tuning on physical equipment under varying terrain speed and operating conditions
• Develop basic tools for data visualization automated testing simulation controller analysis and performance reporting
• Troubleshoot defined control localization software sensor and system-integration issues with support from experienced engineers
• Collaborate with perception engineers to integrate terrain obstacle and environmental information into navigation and control behavior
• Work with embedded software engineers to integrate GNC algorithms with vehicle controllers communication interfaces and real-time systems
• Support test engineers and field testers in developing procedures reproducing issues and validating corrective actions
• Participate in code reviews design discussions sprint planning technical training and team development activities
• Document software changes algorithms models test results technical findings and known system limitations
• Support field testing customer demonstrations and deployment activities as required
• Follow established software-development safety quality and configuration-management practices

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE JOB SKILLS

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Robotics Computer Engineering Computer Science or a related technical field
• Zero to two years of professional experience in controls navigation robotics vehicle dynamics autonomous systems or software engineering
• Academic internship research or project experience developing software in C Python MATLAB Simulink or similar tools
• Basic understanding of feedback control PID control system dynamics stability or vehicle-control principles
• Familiarity with localization navigation path planning trajectory generation or state-estimation concepts
• Basic understanding of coordinate systems transformations vehicle kinematics and sensor data
• Familiarity with Linux-based software-development environments
• Basic understanding of version-control systems such as Git
• Ability to analyze technical data and communicate findings clearly
• Strong mathematical analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow established engineering processes
• Ability to receive technical direction and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Internship research capstone or personal-project experience involving robotics autonomous vehicles controls or mobile systems
• Familiarity with ROS ROS2 or similar robotics middleware
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink Python C Gazebo or comparable simulation and development tools
• Exposure to PID tuning model-based design system identification or vehicle-dynamics modeling
• Familiarity with Kalman filters extended Kalman filters or other state-estimation methods
• Experience working with GPS/GNSS RTK positioning IMUs encoders odometry or related sensors
• Exposure to embedded controllers vehicle-control units CAN communication or drive-by-wire systems
• Experience with software-in-the-loop hardware-in-the-loop simulation or recorded-data replay testing
• Familiarity with construction equipment compactors heavy machinery or off-road vehicles
• Interest in soil compaction route coverage construction automation or autonomous heavy equipment
• Experience testing software or robotic systems in outdoor or field environments

BENEFITS

ASI offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 401k with employer match
• Generous HSA contribution
• PTO paid holidays and flextime
• ASI covers 90% of employee medical plan costs

At Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI) we are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees and applicants have equal opportunities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected characteristic. ASI complies with all applicable federal state and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

This is a full-time project-based employment opportunity. Your employment with ASI will be at will meaning that either you or ASI may terminate your employment at any time for any lawful reason with or without cause or advance notice.

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