Flight Control Laws Design and Analysis Engineer

Accord Technologies Inc; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Technologies Inc is seeking a Flight Control Laws Design, Development, and Analysis Engineer in Montreal, Canada. This role emphasizes developing and improving CLaws design and assessment tools using Matlab and C++, dictating a strong background in aerospace engineering, especially in flight control for FBW aircraft.

The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, with a PhD preferred, and at least 10 years of experience. Proficiency in both French and English is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Flight Control Laws development for FBW aircraft.
• In-depth understanding of aerodynamics and aircraft flight dynamics.
• Familiar with control-law evaluation techniques and advanced design methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve CLaws design and assessment tools using Matlab and C++.
• Support autopilot and navigation design development.
• Validate and verify CLaws requirements for updates and new designs.

Skills

Matlab

C++

Flight dynamics

Control systems design

Aerospace Engineering

DO 178B standards

Linear testing procedures

Nonlinear testing procedures

Kalman filtering

French (fluent)

English (fluent)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering

PhD Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Simulink

Job description

Flight Control Laws Design, Development, and Analysis Engineer

Location: Montreal, Canada (Onsite)

Visa: Canadian citizen /PR

Position type: FTE

Job Description

• Develop and improve both new and existing CLaws design as well as 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 (e.g., integrate into PFCC for Collins, Thales, NRC, CMC, etc.)

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering; a PhD degree is preferred
• Have a minimum of 10 years of pertinent experience in the development of Flight Control Laws for FBW aircraft
• Be versed in aircraft flight dynamics with an in‑depth understanding of aerodynamics
• Be versed in classical and modern control systems design techniques for SISO and MIMO systems and be familiar with advanced control‑law techniques and methods
• Have a good understanding of control‑law evaluation techniques, linear and nonlinear testing procedures
• Have a good understanding of aircraft stability, handling qualities, and control with a pilot in the loop
• Have a good understanding of DO 178B standards, system‑requirements verification and validation methods, and certification of complex software
• Be proficient in using Matlab and Simulink as simulation, aircraft/system modeling, and control‑law development tools
• Possess a good understanding of state estimation or Kalman filtering
• Be proficient in programming Matlab scripts and C++
• Be fluent in written and spoken French and English
• Be a team player with an innovative spirit, motivated, and able to work independently