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Senior Flight Control Engineer
Senior Flight Control EngineerExecutive Recruiting Group • Boulder, CO, US
Senior Flight Control Engineer

Senior Flight Control Engineer

Executive Recruiting Group • Boulder, CO, US
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We are seeking a Senior Flights Control Engineer that has experience in flight control law development in fly-by-wire programs.

Key Accountabilities

  • Own Flight Control Laws development activities from requirements flown down, implementation up to integration and testing
  • Contribute to control architectures from high level needs and characteristics
  • Contribute to linear design – trimming and linearizing flight dynamics models, control laws synthesis and linear analyses
  • Contribute to nonlinear design and verification, and clearance testing
  • Actively work on improving processes, methods, and tools for flight control

Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • BS / MS in Aeronautical Engineering or related fields
  • 10+ years of professional experience in Flight Control Law development in fly-by-wire programs
  • Expert-level knowledge of fixed-wing handling qualities.
  • Industry experience with and understanding of aircraft electronic flight control systems.
  • Background in aerodynamics and flight dynamics (understand the physics you want to control).
  • Version Control and Requirements Management : experience with version control systems like Git and requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama. Ability to maintain traceability and manage complex datasets is crucial.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interface with senior leaders, partners, and suppliers with clarity and confidence.
  • Attention to Detail : a meticulous approach to ensure the accuracy and completeness of engineering artifacts.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
  • Desired Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Simulation and Modeling Tools : expertise in MATLAB / Simulink for control law modeling, simulation, and analysis.
  • Aircraft pilot license
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