Flight Control Systems Lead
We are looking for an experienced systems engineer to lead the flight control system development for the S-1
LOCATION
Bristol, UK
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Permanent
What You’ll Do
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Define the overall flight control system architecture, covering control laws, actuation, sensing, data buses redundancy, and integration with propulsion and vehicle management systems
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Own avionics and control hardware selection, including FCCs, IMUs, air data systems, servos/actuators, and associated I/O
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Lead the design and development of control laws for all flight phases, including vertical flight, transition, forward flight, and degraded modes.
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Plan and support test activities, including SITL/HITL, iron-bird testing and ground tests ahead of first flight
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Own and upgrade Sora's piloted flight simulator
Who You Are
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Degree in Aerospace/Electrical Engineering, Control Systems or other relevant field
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Significant experience in flight control systems development for certified aircraft or rotorcraft, with hands-on ownership of control laws, system architecture, and hardware definition.
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Experience in flight dynamics modelling and simulation
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Knowledge of tiltrotor aircraft flight dynamics
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Practical experience with safety-critical systems, including DAL A/B development, redundancy management, fault detection, and degraded-mode control
What We Offer
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Competitive salary
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Free EV Charging
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Company pension scheme
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26 days annual leave + option to buy an additional 5 days
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Discounted gym membership on-site
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New modern offices with onsite parking
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Free monthly social events
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