GNC Engineer (UAV)

TL;DR

GNC Engineer (UAV): Designing and developing advanced guidance, navigation, and control solutions for autonomous defense systems with an accent on sensor fusion and flight trajectories. Focus on taking algorithms from simulation to embedded implementation and live flight testing.

Location: On-site in Morocco

Company

hirify.global is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems.

What you will do

• Develop state-of-the-art navigation and sensor fusion algorithms for UAVs.
• Design and implement GNC and flight control systems.
• Build filtering and estimation strategies for robust and efficient flight performance.
• Run extensive simulations (Monte Carlo, SITL, HITL) and coverage testing.
• Analyze test flight data and refine algorithmic performance.
• Support full-stack system integration for GNSS, INS/IMU, localisation, and fusion.

Requirements

• Engineering school or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace GNC systems.
• Strong foundations in control theory, estimation, and sensor integration.
• Proficient in Python and embedded C/C++.
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., Gazebo) and version control (Git).
• Familiarity with open-source autopilots such as PX4, Ardupilot, or Betaflight.
• Must be based in or able to work on-site in Morocco.

Nice to have

• FPV pilot hobbyist experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on mission-critical systems with real-world impact.
• High-performance environment emphasizing rigor, ownership, and technical excellence.
• Opportunity to tackle the hardest technical challenges in autonomous defense.