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Red Cat Holdings · 2 weeks ago

AV Systems Manager

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Red Cat Holdings is looking for an experienced AV Systems Manager to lead the development and integration of guidance, navigation, control (GNC) and video processing systems for UAV platforms. The role involves technical leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the seamless integration of various systems for optimal flight and video performance.

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Responsibilities

Lead a cross-functional team of engineers working on GNC algorithms, flight software, and real-time video systems

Define and manage system architecture for flight control and video pipelines, ensuring seamless integration across avionics and payloads

Own planning and execution for GNC and AV software roadmaps, sprint schedules, and integration milestones

Oversee development and tuning of flight control laws, PID loops, state estimation, waypoint tracking, and failsafe logic

Manage integration of GPS, IMU, magnetometer, and barometer data for reliable sensor fusion and localization

Support mission planner behavior, autonomous navigation, and precision control for fixed-wing, multirotor, or hybrid platforms

Architect and maintain low-latency video pipelines for real-time FPV, ISR payloads, and operator UI

Interface with camera modules (EO/IR), encoders, and transmission systems (RTSP, H.265, etc.) for airborne video streaming

Optimize onboard processing and network handling to support stable feeds over variable link conditions (LTE, RF, mesh)

Drive integration of GNC and video systems with flight controller firmware, companion computers, and ground control stations

Lead bench and field testing campaigns to validate AV system performance across edge cases and operational environments

Implement logging, diagnostics, and real-time observability for post-flight analysis and debugging

Work closely with electrical, mechanical, autonomy, and mobile teams to ensure full system interoperability

Support safety, reliability, and compliance standards for commercial, industrial, or defense aviation systems

Contribute to documentation, test procedures, and certification support (e.g., NDAA, MIL-STD, FAA Part 107)

Qualification

GNC experienceC/C++ proficiencyPython proficiencyReal-time embedded systemsVideo processing experiencePX4/ArduPilot experienceDrone systems experienceCommunication protocolsControl theory knowledgeSoft skills