Flight Control & Simulation Engineer | Aeronautical industry

Embention; Wien; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Embention is seeking a skilled engineer to develop flight dynamics and simulation models for UAVs and eVTOL platforms in Vienna. You will design and tune flight control systems, model key aircraft dynamics, and validate through simulations and real-world testing.

Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and strong math/physics foundations are essential. You will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, work with Veronte Autopilot, and contribute to safety-critical aerospace projects in a growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering.
• German and English proficiency (Advanced/native German, fluent English).
• Strong foundation in mathematics and physics.
• Experience with flight dynamics, control systems, and simulation tools.
• Familiarity with UAV/eVTOL platforms and aerospace certification standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop flight dynamics and simulation models for UAV and eVTOL platforms.
• Develop and tune flight control systems and control laws; perform gain tuning and optimization.
• Model aircraft dynamics including aerodynamics, propulsion, actuators, and sensors.
• Integrate simulation models with Veronte Autopilot for end-to-end validation.
• Conduct SIL/HIL simulations for verification and system integration.
• Validate and improve models using ground and flight test data.
• Document models and validation activities for safety-critical traceability.

Skills

Flight dynamics

Control systems

Mathematics & physics

MATLAB/Simulink

Python/C/C++

German language

English language

Aircraft simulation

Verification & testing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

Veronte Autopilot

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

At Embention, we have been driven since 2007 by a clear mission: Enabling drones to populate our skies.

We provide over 700 customers across 70 countries with safety-critical avionics and high-performance components, for advanced air mobility (AAM) including UAVs and eVTOL aircraft, all developed in compliance with the highest aeronautical certification standards (DO178C, DO254, STANAG, etc.).

Our technology supports a wide range of programs, from defense and security applications to urban air mobility, cargo transport, and even space-related recovery projects.

The core of Embention is our R&D organization, with more than 150 engineers across multiple disciplines. Together with the rest of the team, we are a global organization of 200+ professionals aligned around one mission.

Today, Embention has a strong presence in Spain, a growing local team in Los Angeles (USA), and a high-tech production facility in Abu Dhabi (UAE).

As part of our strategic growth, we are now strengthening our footprint in Vienna.

If you have a background in flight dynamics, control systems, and simulation and want to work on technology that is ultimately validated in real aircraft, we would love to meet you.

What would your mission be?

Develop and validate flight control systems and simulation models for unmanned aircraft, supporting the design, tuning, and verification of safety-critical avionics from simulation through real-world testing.

You will work with aircraft dynamics and control models to ensure accurate, robust, and reliable behavior before their integration into UAV and eVTOL platforms.

Which will be your responsibilities?

• Develop flight dynamics and simulation models in MATLAB/Simulink for UAV and eVTOL platforms.
• Develop, analyze, and tune flight control systems and control laws, including gain tuning and parameter optimization.
• Model key aircraft dynamics, including aerodynamics, propulsion, actuators, and sensors.
• Integrate simulation models with Veronte Autopilot to validate complete flight control systems.
• Perform SIL and HIL simulations for verification, validation, and system integration.
• Validate and improve models and control strategies using ground and flight test data.
• Support flight control integration and testing on real aircraft.
• Document models, test results, and validation activities to ensure traceability in a safety-critical environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Advanced/native German and fluent English.
• Strong foundation in mathematics and physics.
• Interest in flight control, simulation, and aerospace technologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering team.

What do we value?

• Academic knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink or similar simulation tools.
• University projects related to flight dynamics, control systems, or aircraft simulation.
• Basic programming knowledge in Python, C, or C++.
• Familiarity with control theory, stability, and dynamic systems.
• Academic projects, internships, or extracurricular activities related to UAVs, drones, or autonomous systems.
• Interest in flight testing, avionics, and aerospace certification standards.

Embention is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment decisions are made based on experience, qualifications, and alignment with role requirements.