Flight Controls Engineer

Essence Coaching Group; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace innovation firm is seeking a senior-level Flight Controls Engineer to design and validate flight control systems for next-generation eVTOL aircraft. The role involves a collaborative approach with multiple engineering disciplines, focusing on delivering robust control systems. Candidates must have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in modelling tools like MATLAB or Simulink. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

No fixed holiday cap

Competitive group benefits plan

Company stock purchase program

Opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced aerospace innovation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in flight control laws development.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics and control theory.
• Experience in eVTOL, UAV, rotorcraft, or advanced aerospace platforms is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design flight control architectures and analytical models.
• Implement and manage requirements for flight control systems.
• Develop robust verification strategies.

Skills

Flight control laws development

Vehicle dynamics and control theory

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Flight Controls Engineer

Location: Lindsay, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Range: CAD 120,000 – 165,000 gross/year

About the Role

A senior-level Flight Controls Engineer is sought to design, develop, and validate flight control laws and systems for next‑generation electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Flight controls are central to platform performance and safety. In this role, you will interface closely with multiple engineering disciplines, balancing complex and sometimes competing requirements to deliver robust, certifiable control systems. Due to the size of the team, this position offers significant scope for professional growth and exposure to adjacent engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design flight control architectures, control laws, CONOPS, system requirements, and analytical models

• Implement and manage requirements for flight control systems, sensors, and control algorithms

• Develop creative and robust verification strategies for complex systems and software

• Enhance flight simulator capabilities and environment models

• Implement, test, and validate flight control systems and evaluate performance across operating conditions

• Collaborate with systems, software, safety, and certification teams

• Stay current with advancements in flight control theory and aerospace technologies

• Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes to increase safety, efficiency, and reliability

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in flight control laws development

• Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics and control theory

• Experience in eVTOL, UAV, rotorcraft, or advanced aerospace platforms is highly desirable

• High proficiency with modelling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent)

• Familiarity with eVTOL certification regulations from TCCA, FAA, and EASA

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment

What is Offered

• Competitive salary package

• No fixed holiday cap

• Competitive group benefits plan

• Company stock purchase program

• Hybrid working options

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced aerospace and eVTOL innovation