Posted 6 months ago
Senior Flight Control Engineer
AI Summary
Senior Flight Control Engineer who owns flight control laws development, contributes to control architectures and design, and improves processes and tools for fixed-wing fly-by-wire programs.
About this role
We are seeking a Senior Flight Control Engineer in our Boulder,Colorado facility.
Key Accountabilities
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Own Flight Control Laws development activities from requirements flown down, implementation up to integration and testing
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Contribute to control architectures from high level needs and characteristics
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Contribute to linear design – trimming and linearizing flight dynamics models,control laws synthesis and linear analyses
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Contribute to nonlinear design and verification, and clearance testing
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Actively work on improving processes, methods, and tools for flight control
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
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