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A contract engineer will work on one of three domains (Mechanical, Software, or GNC) to integrate with hardware-in-the-loop testing and flight prototyping workflows for a six-month project.

About this role

Please note: this is a 6-month contract position.

The Baby Airship team is seeking a dedicated contractor for a six-month engagement to accelerate our current development phase. We are looking for a versatile engineer with deep expertise in one of three critical domains—Mechanical, Software, or GNC—to integrate directly with our hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and flight prototyping workflows.

Responsibilities:

Candidate's core domain, responsibilities will include:
  • Mechanical: Design and iteration of lightweight structural components (CAD design), propulsion test mounts, and envelope integration.
  • Assist with hardware-in-the-loop test design and execution.
  • Software: Development of flight control logic, telemetry processing, or embedded systems (C++/Python).
  • GNC: Refining autonomous navigation algorithms, stability analysis, and sensor fusion (IMU/GPS/Barometric).
  • Qualifications:

  • Experience: 3+ years in aerospace, robotics, or high-reliability hardware environments.
  • Agility: Ability to work in a fast-paced "build-test-fail-fix" cycle.
  • Collaboration: Strong communication skills to interface between multidisciplinary sub-teams.
  • Compliance Requirements:

  • Background check clearance
  • Drug Test clearance wherever applicable
  • What We Offer!

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, 70% for dependents)
  • Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
  • 401(k) matching up to 6%
  • Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
  • Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
  • An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields
  • Skills

    AerospaceAutonomous NavigationBarometricC++CAD DesignEmbedded SystemsEnvelope IntegrationFlight-control LogicGNC AlgorithmsGPSHardware-in-the-loop TestingHigh-reliability Hardware EnvironmentsHIL TestingIMUPropulsion Test MountsPythonRoboticsSensor FusionStructural DesignTelemetry Processing

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