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Heart Aerospace

Flight Systems Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$118K - $238K/yr

Lead the design of essential systems by collaborating cross-functionally with flight science, software, electrical, mechanical, and safety engineers. * Lead in-vehicle debugging, troubleshooting, and ...

Heart Aerospace

Flight Systems Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$118K - $238K/yr

Your mission We are seeking a highly motivated Flight Systems Engineer to join our Mechanisms team. You will play a crucial role in the system-level design, bring up, debugging, and certification of ...

Cimarron

Senior Flight Systems Engineer

Seal Beach, CA · On-site

$225K - $300K/yr

Posting/External Job Title Senior Flight Systems Engineer Location Seal Beach, CA 90740 US (Primary) Remote/Onsite/Hybrid 100% Onsite Job Type Full-time # of Hires Needed 1 Education Bachelor ...

SCEYE INC

Lead Payload Systems Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140K - $185K/yr

Collaborate closely with Systems Engineering, Avionics, Flight Operations, and Mission Planning ... teams to ensure seamless payload integration. * Act as primary technical interface with payload ...

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What does a flight systems engineer do?

A Flight Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, testing, and maintaining the systems that ensure the safe and efficient operation of aircraft or spacecraft. This includes avionics, propulsion, navigation, communication, and control systems. They work closely with other engineers and teams to integrate various subsystems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure all systems meet safety and regulatory standards. Flight Systems Engineers are crucial in both the development and operation phases, ensuring that vehicles perform reliably throughout their lifecycle.

What are the typical challenges faced by a flight systems engineer when integrating new avionics technology into existing aircraft?

Flight Systems Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring compatibility between new avionics systems and legacy aircraft components, adhering to rigorous safety and certification standards, and managing limited documentation for older systems. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—including software developers, test engineers, and regulatory authorities—is essential to address these obstacles effectively. Success in this area requires strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and clear communication across departments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a flight systems engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Flight Systems Engineer, you need a solid background in aerospace engineering, systems analysis, and flight dynamics, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like MATLAB, Simulink, and flight simulation software, as well as knowledge of regulatory standards such as DO-178C, is essential. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help you collaborate effectively and address complex technical challenges. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of flight systems in demanding aerospace environments.

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Flight Systems Engineer

Los Angeles, CA • Hybrid

Heart Aerospace
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$118K - $238K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

At Heart Aerospace, we are developing the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane capable of carrying 30 passengers, boasting an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 800 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade.

Your mission

We are seeking a highly motivated Flight Systems Engineerto join our Mechanismsteam. You will play a crucial role in the system-level design, bring up, debugging, and certification of distributed systems across the ES-30 aircraft. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and certify the first commercial electric-hybrid aircraft.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Lead the design of essential systems by collaborating cross-functionally with flight science, software, electrical, mechanical, and safety engineers.
  • Lead in-vehicle debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of system-level issues, across electrical, mechanical and software systems. Work across multiple teams to find and efficient solution.
  • Support bring-up and maintenance of prototype aircraft, integration test benches, Hardware-in-the-Loop environments, and virtual simulation platforms.
  • Create and execute system-level integration plans for a complete system or subsystem.
  • Contribute to the software verification and validation strategy in accordance with DO-178C objectives.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in system integration, ideally in the aerospace or automotive domain.
  • Strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS), communication protocols (Ethernet, CAN, LIN, ...), and system-level integration practices.
  • Proficiency in Rust, C/C++, or Python for automation and testing.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines, and integration frameworks.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:

  • Experience with DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160G, DO-331, or other safety-critical standards.
  • Passion for aircraft and electrification of the aviation industry

Education

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
Base Pay Range: 
$118,000-$238,000 USD

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