Flight Control Systems Engineer: Autopilot & Validation Lead

Confidential Careers; Al Ain; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers seeks a seasoned Flight Controls Engineer to design, validate, and integrate flight control and autopilot systems for aircraft. You will define architectures, manage requirements, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and efficient flight operations.

The role requires 5 years of industry experience, strong systems engineering skills, and familiarity with CATIA and DOORS/ENOVIA. Knowledge of RTCA-DO-160 and SAE ARP standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace/electronics engineering or related field.
• 5 years of industry experience in flight controls and autopilot systems.
• Proficiency in systems engineering: requirements, architecture, integration, testing, verification.
• Familiarity with CATIA CAD and requirement management tools (DOORS, ENOVIA).
• Knowledge of aircraft standards (RTCA-DO-160, SAE ARP 4754/4761) and certification (Parts 21/23).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Flight Control and Autopilot systems.
• Define system architecture, logic, and requirements.
• Prepare and review technical documents, specifications, and reports.
• Manage system requirements and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support installation, integration, and testing of system equipment.
• Set up and maintain test laboratories, tools, and infrastructure.
• Coordinate procurement, calibration, and configuration of system equipment.
• Plan and conduct bench, ground, and flight testing activities.
• Perform verification, validation, and qualification of hardware and software.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams for system integration.
• Support project planning and lifecycle execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver objectives on time.
• System design and architecture development.
• Configuration management of hardware and software.
• Team collaboration and project coordination.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

Architecture design

Integration testing

Verification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace/Electronics Engineering

Tools

CATIA

DOORS

ENOVIA

Job description

Confidential Careers seeks a seasoned Flight Controls Engineer to design, validate, and integrate flight control and autopilot systems for aircraft. You will define architectures, manage requirements, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and efficient flight operations.

The role requires 5 years of industry experience, strong systems engineering skills, and familiarity with CATIA and DOORS/ENOVIA. Knowledge of RTCA-DO-160 and SAE ARP standards is essential.