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Senior Flight Control Engineer

Boulder, Colorado, United StatesOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Senior Flight Control Engineer who leads flight control laws development from requirements to testing, contributes to control architectures, and verifies nonlinear and linear design in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

About this role

We are seeking a Senior Flight Control Engineer in our Boulder,Colorado facility.

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

  • 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

AerodynamicsAerospace Electronic Flight Control SystemsClearance TestingControl Laws SynthesisEngineering ArtifactsFixed-wing Handling QualitiesFlight Control Laws DevelopmentFlight DynamicsFly-by-wireLinear DesignLinearization Of Flight Dynamics ModelsNonlinear Design And VerificationRequirements DocumentationRequirements Management (DOORS, Jama)TraceabilityTrimmingVersion Control (Git)

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