Senior Flight Control Engineer at Executive Recruiting Group

Boulder, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Flight Control Laws, Fly-by-wire, Control Architectures, Linear Design, Flight Dynamics Models, Control Laws Synthesis, Linear Analyses, Nonlinear Design, Verification, Clearance Testing, Git, DOORS, Jama, MATLAB/Simulink, Aerodynamics, Handling Qualities

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

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 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

Responsibilities

The Senior Flight Control Engineer will own the entire lifecycle of Flight Control Laws development, from requirements definition through implementation, integration, and final testing. This role also involves contributing to control architectures and actively improving existing processes, methods, and tools used for flight control.