Flight Control Laws Design

ThoughtStorm Inc.; Dorval; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ThoughtStorm Inc. in Dorval, Quebec invites an experienced Aerospace Engineer to lead the development of Flight Control Laws for FBW aircraft. You will design, implement and validate CLaws and related autopilot and navigation features using Matlab, Simulink and C++ in a rigorous DO-178B environment.

The role demands a deep understanding of flight dynamics, control theory for SISO/MIMO, and the ability to work across teams on R&D projects and supplier integrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Aerospace Engineering; PhD preferred.
• 10+ years in Flight Control Laws for FBW aircraft.
• Deep knowledge of aircraft flight dynamics and aerodynamics.
• Experience with classical and modern control techniques for SISO/MIMO.
• Familiar with DO-178B standards, verification and certification.
• Proficient with Matlab and Simulink for modeling and control design.
• Fluent in French and English, written and spoken.
• Team player with ability to work independently and innovate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve CLaws design and assessment tools using Matlab and C++.
• Support CLaws, autopilot, and navigation design for R&D projects.
• Develop CLaws and systems requirements.
• Perform CLaws V&V for updates and new designs.
• Verify and deliver CLaws per DO-178B and SAE ARP 4754.
• Design and develop pilot-in-the-loop CLaws based on requirements.
• Evaluate CLaws and FBW system failures, stability and performance with analyses and simulations.
• Support integration of CLAWS into test rigs and supplier hardware.

Skills

Flight Control Laws

Aircraft Dynamics

Control Systems

Kalman Filtering

State Estimation

Matlab/Simulink

C++ Programming

DO-178B

French & English Fluency

Team Player / Independent

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace Engineering

PhD in Aerospace Engineering preferred

Tools

PFCC integration

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve both new and existing CLaws design as well the corresponding assessment tools using Matlab and C++ programming
• Support CLaws, autopilot, and navigation design development for R&D projects
• Develop CLaws and systems requirements
• Perform CLaws requirements validation and verification (V&V) for any Claws updates and/or new Claws designs
• Verify and deliver the CLaws in accordance with the DO-178B standard and SAE ARP 4754
• Design and develop pilot in the loop CLaws based on handling quality requirements, flight and structural envelope protection requirements, performance requirements, test pilot assessments and aircraft level requirements
• Evaluate CLaws and FBW system failures, system stability and performance with analytical methods, desktop simulations, pilot in the loop simulator tests and flight test data
• Support integration of CLAWS into various test rigs and supplier hardware (i.e. integrate into PFCC for Collins, Thales, NRC, CMC, etc)

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, PhD degree is preferred in Aerospace Engineering
• You must have a minimum of 10 years of pertinent experience in the development of Flight Control Laws for FBW (Fly-By-Wire) aircraft
• You must be versed in aircraft flight dynamics with an in depth understanding of aerodynamics
• You must be versed in "classical" and “modern” control systems design techniques for SISO and MIMO systems and be familiar with advanced control laws techniques and methods
• You must have good understanding of control law evaluation techniques, linear and non-linear and testing procedures
• You must have a good understanding of aircraft stability, handling qualities, and control with a pilot-in-the-loop
• You should have a good understanding of DO-178B standards, system requirements verification and validation methods and certification of complex software
• You must be proficient in using Matlab and Simulink as a simulation, aircraft/system modeling and control law development tool
• You should possess a good understanding of state estimation or Kalman filtering
• You should be proficient in programming Matlab scripts and C++ programming
• You must be fluent in written and spoken French and English
• You must be a team player with an innovative spirit, motivated and be able to work independently