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General Atomics

Flight Controls Engineer

Poway, CA · On-site

Troubleshoot flight control anomalies experienced in fielded systems via flight data analysis and simulation, correlating with flight software operation and generating flight software corrective ...

General Atomics

Flight Controls Engineer

Poway, CA · On-site

Troubleshoot flight control anomalies experienced in fielded systems via flight data analysis and simulation, correlating with flight software operation and generating flight software corrective ...

Icarus

Flight Test Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Analyze flight data and telemetry to characterize aircraft performance, stability, loads, and systems behavior. * Run root cause analysis on anomalies and failures and drive them to resolution.

General Atomics

Flight Controls Engineer

Poway, CA · On-site

$110 - $140/hr

Troubleshoot flight control anomalies experienced in fielded systems via flight data analysis and simulation, correlating with flight software operation and generating flight software corrective ...

General Atomics

$110 - $140/hr

Troubleshoot flight control anomalies experienced in fielded systems via flight data analysis and simulation, correlating with flight software operation and generating flight software corrective ...

Icarus

Flight Test Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

Analyze flight data and telemetry to characterize aircraft performance, stability, loads, and systems behavior. * Run root cause analysis on anomalies and failures and drive them to resolution.

Icarus

Flight Test Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

Analyze flight data and telemetry to characterize aircraft performance, stability, loads, and systems behavior. * Run root cause analysis on anomalies and failures and drive them to resolution.

Garmin Ltd.

Aviation Pilot Data Analyst

Olathe, KS · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

... flight data. As an Aeronautical Data Analyst, you'll be responsible for editing, validating, and enhancing aeronautical data using proprietary and third‑party tools. You'll ensure data accuracy ...

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GN&C Flight Analyst Jobs

Laurel, MD · On-site

Analyze flight test data from GNC telemetry and navigation sensors including inertial measurement units (IMU), Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, RADAR, or other sensor systems. * Develop ...

Droneforge

Flight Controls Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

You'll analyze real flight data, identify system dynamics, improve state estimation, tune controllers, design experiments, and validate your work on physical aircraft. ROLE DESCRIPTION: This is a ...

Wing

Head of Flight Test Engineering

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

You will manage a team of Flight Test Engineers, balancing people leadership with technical ... Drive high-integrity test planning, rigorous execution, and standardized data analysis to generate ...

Stratolaunch

Data Analyst

California, MO · On-site

$83 - $147/hr

We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology ... Stratolaunch is seeking a level I or II Data Analyst to support air-launched hypersonic vehicles.

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Required CredentialsRelevant data analysis certifications, aviation knowledgeOperations management certifications, aviation industry experience
Work EnvironmentData-focused, office or remoteOperational settings, airline offices or airports
Employer & Industry UsageAirlines, aviation data firmsAirlines, airport authorities

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Flight Controls Engineer

General Atomics

Poway, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

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Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

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Job description

Job Summary
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
GA-ASI has an exciting opportunity for a Flight Controls Engineer Production Programs to support our Flight Technologies group in in San Diego (Poway), CA. The guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) engineer will focus on flight controls and support world class production Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Perform GNC-related tasks for varying levels of aircraft modifications, including requirements development, software integration and validation, simulation analysis to support airworthiness risk assessment, flight test planning, and analysis of flight data.
  • Evaluate the impact to Flight Controls from system changes, such as new external payloads and software updates, utilizing linear and non-linear analyses, piloted simulation, SIL/HIL testing, and ground/flight testing.
  • Ensure new developments comply with system requirements, legacy system performance, and follow industry best practices.
  • Troubleshoot flight control anomalies experienced in fielded systems via flight data analysis and simulation, correlating with flight software operation and generating flight software corrective actions.
  • Analyze the aerodynamic characteristics of existing aircraft to ensure current flying qualities performance is maintained.
  • Comfortable interacting with disciplines closely related to Flight Controls, such as Aerodynamics, Structures, Test Engineers, and Systems Engineers.
  • Occasional travel to flight test facilities to support ground and flight test activities.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications
  • Typically requires a bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • Degree in aerospace/aeronautical, electrical, mechanical, or related engineering field is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrates a growing technical understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
  • Above-average documentation and communication skills.
  • Coding in C or C++ programming language.
  • MATLAB scripting.
  • Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with unmanned air vehicles.
  • Simulink model programming.
  • Automatic code generation using MathWorks' toolset.
  • Coding in Python programming language.

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General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1955

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