14246 Flight Control Engineer, Laws, Development and Analysis Fly by wire

Global Partner Solutions; Dorval; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Global Partner Solutions is seeking a Senior Flight Control Laws Engineer (Fly-by-Wire) to advance CLaws development for next‑gen commercial aircraft. You will work within a multidisciplinary team on model-based design, MATLAB/Simulink, and certification readiness per DO-178 and ARP4754 standards.

The role emphasizes translating requirements into robust flight control models, performing V&V activities, and supporting integration with flight test and systems engineering teams in a hybrid on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Control Systems or related field.
• 5–8 years in aerospace engineering, flight controls, or Fly-by-Wire development.
• Experience with Flight Control Laws (CLaws) development, analysis, testing, or validation.
• Strong proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink.
• Experience with model-based design and development methodologies.
• Understanding of flight control system verification and validation methods.
• Knowledge of DO-178B/DO-178C and ARP4754/ARP4754A.
• Experience developing MATLAB scripts and automation tools.
• Understanding of C/C++ programming.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and document flight control laws for Fly-by-Wire aircraft applications.
• Translate requirements into detailed CLaws models and documentation.
• Author and maintain requirements documentation for flight control systems.
• Perform V&V activities on flight control laws and software.
• Support development and testing of primary flight control computer functionality.
• Conduct model-based analysis and testing with MATLAB/Simulink.
• Update control laws models and validation tools as needed.
• Develop MATLAB scripts to support automation, analysis and testing.
• Contribute to system requirements verification per ARP4754 standards.
• Collaborate with systems, software, and flight test teams for integration.
• Support R&D initiatives in advanced flight control technologies.
• Participate in technical reviews and certification activities.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Flight Control Laws (CLaws)

V&V

Systems Engineering

Requirements Development

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering / Control Systems

Tools

DO-178B/DO-178C

Job description

Senior Flight Control Laws Engineer (Fly‑by‑Wire Aircraft)

Location: Saint‑Laurent, QC (Hybrid – 2 days onsite, with potential for increased onsite presence)

Employment Type: Contract

Contract Length: 12‑18 Months

Industry: Aerospace / Commercial Aircraft

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Flight Control Laws Engineer to support the research, development, verification, and validation of advanced Fly‑by‑Wire flight control systems for next‑generation commercial aircraft programs. This role will focus on the development and assessment of flight control laws (CLaws), which serve as the critical interface between pilot inputs and aircraft responses. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will contribute to the design, testing, and certification readiness of flight control systems using model‑based development methodologies, MATLAB/Simulink tools, and aerospace certification standards including DO‑178 and ARP4754.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and document flight control laws for Fly‑by‑Wire aircraft applications.
• Translate functional and system‑level requirements into detailed control laws requirements and models.
• Author and maintain requirements documentation for experimental and production flight control systems.
• Perform verification and validation (V&V) activities on flight control laws and associated software.
• Support the development and testing of primary flight control computer functionality.
• Conduct model‑based analysis and testing using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Update and modify control laws models and validation tools as required.
• Develop and maintain MATLAB scripts to support automation, analysis, and testing activities.
• Contribute to system requirements verification activities in accordance with ARP4754 and applicable aerospace development standards.
• Collaborate with systems, software, and flight test engineering teams to ensure successful integration of flight control functionality.
• Support ongoing research and development initiatives related to advanced aircraft flight control technologies.
• Participate in technical reviews, design assessments, and certification‑related activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 5‑8 years of experience in aerospace engineering, flight controls, control systems, or Fly‑by‑Wire development.
• Experience with Flight Control Laws (CLaws) development, analysis, testing, or validation.
• Strong proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink.
• Experience with model‑based design and development methodologies.
• Understanding of flight control system verification and validation methods.
• Knowledge of aerospace development processes and standards, including DO‑178B/DO‑178C and SAE ARP4754 / ARP4754A.
• Experience developing MATLAB scripts and automation tools.
• Understanding of C/C++ programming.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently within a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial aircraft flight control systems.
• Previous experience supporting Fly‑by‑Wire aircraft programs.
• Additional software development skills using C++.
• Experience supporting certification activities for safety‑critical aerospace systems.
• Familiarity with control theory, flight dynamics, guidance and control algorithms, and aircraft handling qualities.
• Bilingual (English/French) strongly preferred.

Required Technical Skills

• MATLAB
• SimulinkModel‑Based Design
• Flight Control Laws (CLaws)
• Verification & Validation (V&V)
• Systems Engineering
• Requirements Development

Preferred Technical Skills

• DO‑178B / DO‑178C
• ARP4754 / ARP4754A
• C/C++
• Flight Dynamics
• Fly‑by‑Wire Systems
• Control System Analysis

What You'll Bring

• Passion for aerospace innovation and next‑generation aircraft technologies.
• Strong understanding of how pilot commands are translated into aircraft responses through advanced flight control systems.
• Ability to balance engineering rigor with practical development and testing objectives.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work across multiple engineering disciplines.