Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$75 - $90/hr
Flight Control Systems Engineer consultant The key points the CM needs K doing are below. The ... and controls integration 3) Development of unique air vehicle control mechanisms, autonomous ...
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Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$75 - $90/hr
Flight Control Systems Engineer consultant The key points the CM needs K doing are below. The ... and controls integration 3) Development of unique air vehicle control mechanisms, autonomous ...
$188K - $216K/yr
This position involves driving innovation in flight controls software, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver cutting-edge UAS technologies. Engineers in this ...
$188K - $216K/yr
This position involves driving innovation in flight controls software, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver cutting-edge UAS technologies. Engineers in this ...
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$216K - $250K/yr
This position involves driving innovation in flight controls software, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver cutting-edge UAS technologies. Engineers in this ...
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$216K - $250K/yr
This position involves driving innovation in flight controls software, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver cutting-edge UAS technologies. Engineers in this ...
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$158K - $188K/yr
Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the ... Design, analyze, and build flight controls software for groups 1 to 4 UAS * Develop software ...
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$158K - $188K/yr
Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the ... Design, analyze, and build flight controls software for groups 1 to 4 UAS * Develop software ...
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$131K - $158K/yr
We are currently looking for a GNC Engineer III/IV to join our software and flight test group in ... In this role, you'll play a crucial part in designing, analyzing, and building flight controls ...
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$131K - $158K/yr
We are currently looking for a GNC Engineer III/IV to join our software and flight test group in ... In this role, you'll play a crucial part in designing, analyzing, and building flight controls ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$180K - $280K/yr
Mentor, teach, and up-skill younger engineers. * Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired. Required qualifications: * 6+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight ...
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Dallas, TX · On-site
$180K - $280K/yr
Mentor, teach, and up-skill younger engineers. * Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired. Required qualifications: * 6+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight ...
$180K - $280K/yr
Mentor, teach, and up-skill younger engineers. * Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired. Required qualifications: * 6+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight ...
$180K - $280K/yr
Mentor, teach, and up-skill younger engineers. * Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired. Required qualifications: * 6+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$180K - $280K/yr
Mentor, teach, and up-skill younger engineers. * Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired. Required qualifications: * 6+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$180K - $280K/yr
Mentor, teach, and up-skill younger engineers. * Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired. Required qualifications: * 6+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight ...
The Processing, Guidance, and Control center is currently hiring for Sr. Systems Engineer - GNC Engineer, Auto Pilot Flight Controls position in Tucson, AZ to support the execution of the portfolio ...
The Processing, Guidance, and Control center is currently hiring for Sr. Systems Engineer - GNC Engineer, Auto Pilot Flight Controls position in Tucson, AZ to support the execution of the portfolio ...
$220K - $340K/yr
Mentor and guide engineers while setting the technical standard for control system performance and rigor Required qualifications: * 10+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight ...
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$220K - $340K/yr
Mentor and guide engineers while setting the technical standard for control system performance and rigor Required qualifications: * 10+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight ...
$220K - $340K/yr
Mentor and guide engineers while setting the technical standard for control system performance and rigor Required qualifications: * 10+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight ...
$220K - $340K/yr
Mentor and guide engineers while setting the technical standard for control system performance and rigor Required qualifications: * 10+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$220K - $340K/yr
Mentor and guide engineers while setting the technical standard for control system performance and rigor Required qualifications: * 10+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$220K - $340K/yr
Mentor and guide engineers while setting the technical standard for control system performance and rigor Required qualifications: * 10+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$160K - $240K/yr
Required qualifications: * 5+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight vehicles. * Experience performing one or more of the following technical flight control assignments:
Dallas, TX · On-site
$160K - $240K/yr
Required qualifications: * 5+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight vehicles. * Experience performing one or more of the following technical flight control assignments:
$160K - $240K/yr
Required qualifications: * 5+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight vehicles. * Experience performing one or more of the following technical flight control assignments:
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$160K - $240K/yr
Required qualifications: * 5+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight vehicles. * Experience performing one or more of the following technical flight control assignments:
$160K - $240K/yr
Required qualifications: * 5+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight vehicles. * Experience performing one or more of the following technical flight control assignments:
$160K - $240K/yr
Required qualifications: * 5+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight vehicles. * Experience performing one or more of the following technical flight control assignments:
Dallas, TX · On-site
$130K - $190K/yr
Required qualifications: * 3+ years of experience working flight controls / GNC on real flight vehicles. * Experience performing one or more of the following technical flight control assignments:
Dallas, TX · On-site
$130K - $190K/yr
Required qualifications: * 3+ years of experience working flight controls / GNC on real flight vehicles. * Experience performing one or more of the following technical flight control assignments:
$130K - $190K/yr
Required qualifications: * 3+ years of experience working flight controls / GNC on real flight vehicles. * Experience performing one or more of the following technical flight control assignments:
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$130K - $190K/yr
Required qualifications: * 3+ years of experience working flight controls / GNC on real flight vehicles. * Experience performing one or more of the following technical flight control assignments:
$130K - $190K/yr
Required qualifications: * 3+ years of experience working flight controls / GNC on real flight vehicles. * Experience performing one or more of the following technical flight control assignments:
$130K - $190K/yr
Required qualifications: * 3+ years of experience working flight controls / GNC on real flight vehicles. * Experience performing one or more of the following technical flight control assignments:
Flight test planning, execution, and analysis. * Support aircraft design at all phases of ... Prepare formal, controlled engineering documentation (i.e. drawings, specifications, test ...
Flight test planning, execution, and analysis. * Support aircraft design at all phases of ... Prepare formal, controlled engineering documentation (i.e. drawings, specifications, test ...
Senior Specialist, Flight Test Engineer Job Number: 39824 Job Location: Richardson, TX Job Schedule ... Support integration, checkout, and verification of avionics, propulsion, flight controls, payload ...
Senior Specialist, Flight Test Engineer Job Number: 39824 Job Location: Richardson, TX Job Schedule ... Support integration, checkout, and verification of avionics, propulsion, flight controls, payload ...
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Flight Controls Engineers spend their days developing, testing, and refining control systems that manage an aircraft’s stability and response. They often work closely with multidisciplinary teams including software developers, test pilots, and systems engineers to design algorithms and validate performance both in simulation and on real hardware. Regular tasks may include modeling flight dynamics, analyzing data from test flights, troubleshooting system anomalies, and preparing technical documentation. This role requires a high level of attention to detail and collaboration to ensure that flight control systems meet stringent safety and reliability standards.
A Flight Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing flight control systems that manage an aircraft's behavior in flight. This includes working on software, hardware, and control laws to ensure stability, performance, and safety. They collaborate with aerospace engineers, pilots, and regulatory agencies to meet industry standards. Their role often involves simulation, modeling, and real-world testing to refine control systems.
To thrive as a Flight Controls Engineer, you need a strong background in aerospace engineering, control systems theory, and experience with flight dynamics modeling, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, control law development tools, and industry certifications such as a Professional Engineer (PE) license or familiarity with DO-178C/DO-254 standards is highly valued. Excellent problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication skills help distinguish high performers in collaborative aviation environments. These skills are essential to ensure the safe, reliable design and integration of advanced flight control systems in modern aircraft.
$75 - $90/hr
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Flight Control Systems Engineer consultant
The key points the CM needs K doing are below. The aircraft will be for a futuristic Urban Air Taxi aircraft.
1) Design and test of a Fly-by-Wire Flight Control Systems (FCS) with embedded software and complex hardware in a rapid development environment within a relatively small team working on cutting edge aerospace technology.
2) Development of systems architecture, system and software design, redundancy management, electronic hardware design and integration, input sensor design and integration, and actuator design and controls integration
3) Development of unique air vehicle control mechanisms, autonomous systems and control algorithms, and flight control law integration.
4) Requirements management, systems specifications, interface management, system safety assessment, verification and validation testing in desktop simulation and systems integration labs, and participation in aircraft flight test activities.
• Familiarity with embedded hardware and software design
o Electronic hardware, electric motor drive, signal conditioning, sensor integration, software implementation
o Data protocols – RS-422/485 UART, ARINC 429, Ethernet, SPI
• Experience with system architecture creation, design diagrams, interconnect diagrams, and interface control documentation
• Experience with creation of system specifications, requirements traceability, and verification
• Familiarity with avionics systems, inertial systems, electrical power, electro-mechanical actuation and controls
• Experience with flight control system development and testing in a lab environment
• Experience with aircraft installation, functional testing, and troubleshooting
• Experience with the following primary development environments:
o MathWorks MATLAB / Simulink
o C/C++ code
o Bench tools such as Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Power supplies
o Serena Dimensions / PVCS, Git
o RTOS, Linux OS, or bare metal
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required
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