Senior Flight Control Systems Engineer
We are looking for an experienced engineer to develop the flight control system for the S-1
LOCATION
Bristol, UK
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Permanent
What You’ll Do
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Take technical responsibility for key elements of the flight control system, spanning hardware, software and control laws.
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Develop and mature flight control laws for the S-1, covering hover, transition and wing-borne flight.
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Define flight control system architectures, requirements and interfaces, including FCCs, avionics, sensors, actuators and cockpit controls.
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Specify, evaluate and integrate flight control hardware and embedded software, working with internal teams and external suppliers.
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Develop and use flight dynamics models and simulation environments to assess aircraft stability, handling qualities and control system performance.
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Plan and support SIL, HIL, ground and flight testing, including system integration, troubleshooting and validation.
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Contribute to system safety assessments, verification and validation, and certification activities.
Who You Are
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Degree in Aerospace/Electrical Engineering or other relevant field.
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Significant experience in the design and development of flight control systems, ideally for aircraft, rotorcraft, UAV or eVTOL platforms.
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Strong understanding of flight dynamics, control theory and flight control law development, including stability, handling qualities and control allocation.
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Experience with flight control system architectures and hardware, including flight control computers (FCCs), avionics, sensors, actuators and cockpit interfaces.
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Proficiency in MATLAB/ Simulink, model-based design and embedded software development.
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Good understanding of redundancy, fault tolerance, system safety and safety-critical software and hardware development.
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Familiarity with aerospace development and certification standards such as ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C and DO-254.
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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