GNC Engineer - Ohio
LTA ResearchAkron, Ohio, United States
Posted February 24, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
LTA Research specializes in developing advanced airships to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability in air travel and cargo transport. With operations spanning California, Nevada, and Ohio, the company aims to revolutionize aviation and expand transportation possibilities globally.
Job Description
Join Lighter Than Air as a GNC Engineer to contribute to the development of the next generation of airships. As a core member of a dynamic team, you'll be responsible for designing and verifying flight-control algorithms and software, modeling and simulation, system integration, analysis, and flight testing.
Requirements
- BS or higher in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering with a specialized focus on dynamics and controls.
- 2–6 years of experience in a GNC or flight controls role.
- Expertise in MATLAB & Simulink for control system design, experience implementing simulations based on rigid-body flight dynamics and physics, solid grasp of linear and nonlinear control theories.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
- 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
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
