Flight Control Laws Engineer

Sogeclair; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sogeclair in Montreal, QC, is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer to lead the development of Flight Control Laws (CLaws) for Fly-by-Wire systems. You will design and improve CLaws, integrate with autopilot and navigation subsystems, and produce system requirements using MATLAB and C++.

The role requires a PhD preferred, but minimum Masters with 10 years in FBW CLaws, deep flight dynamics knowledge, and proficiency with DO-178B V&V.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering (PhD preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience inFlight Control Laws for Fly-by-Wire (FBW) aircraft.
• Strong knowledge of flight dynamics with deep aerodynamics understanding.
• Expertise in classical and modern control system design (SISO/MIMO).
• Knowledge of DO-178B software verification, validation and certification.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink and C++ for development.
• Fluent in French and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Flight dynamics

Control systems design

Kalman filtering

State estimation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering (PhD preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

C++

Job description

YOUR 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)

YOUR PROFILE IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR SUCCESS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering (PhD preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the development of Flight Control Laws for Fly-by-Wire (FBW) aircraft.
• Strong knowledge of flight dynamics with a deep understanding of aerodynamics.
• Expertise in classical and modern control system design (SISO/MIMO) and advanced control law techniques.
• Good understanding of control law evaluation methods, including linear and non-linear testing.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft stability, handling qualities, and pilot-in-the-loop behavior.
• Good understanding of DO-178B standards and software verification, validation, and certification processes.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink for simulation, modeling, and control law development.
• Knowledge of state estimation and Kalman filtering.
• Proficiency in MATLAB scripting and C++ programming.
• Fluent in both French and English, written and spoken.
• Team player with an innovative mindset, autonomy, and strong motivation.

The SOGECLAIR Group values diversity and inclusion and considers these elements essential to its performance. We are committed to recruiting without discrimination.