GBTS Flight Physics Engineer

Pilatus Aircraft; Ennetbürgen; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Pension solutions

Training and development

Job summary

Pilatus Aircraft in Switzerland invites seasoned software engineers to join the flight simulation team. You will develop and validate models for flight physics, ground dynamics, and control loading systems, integrating C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink into hardware/software-in-the-loop environments.

The role requires a Master in Aeronautical Engineering (or related field), 4+ years of hands-on experience, familiarity with EASA/ICAO/FAA standards, and willingness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering or related field with a focus on flight physics and complex systems.
• 4+ years of experience with C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink, control loading systems, and integration of models into training devices with complex HW/SW-in-the-loop environments.
• Experience with automatic flight control systems or control systems; experience with avionics integration is an advantage.
• Knowledge of simulator regulations/standards (EASA, FAA, ICAO).
• Willingness to travel internationally and experience in systems engineering is an advantage.
• Fluent English (C1); German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for simulation of flight physics, ground dynamics, atmosphere, flight control, control loading systems, engines, propeller and autopilot models.
• Ensure simulations comply with simulator levels and regulations (EASA, ICAO, FAA) and maintain QTg.
• Process ground and flight test data coordinating with Aircraft Engineering, focusing on model development and QTg development.
• Write technical specifications, manage requirements, redact compliance matrices and design documents.
• Support installation and testing at customer sites, potentially involving international travel.
• Assist after-sales technical activities as required by the customer support team.

Skills

C++

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

MOOG

Hardware/software-in-the-loop

Education

Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

MOOG

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Fly with us into the future and become part of the team at one of the most innovative aircraft manufacturers in the world.

• Develop software for the simulation of physical and systems of trainer aircrafts including: flight models, ground dynamic models, atmoshperic models, flight control models, control loading system, engines models, propeller models and autopilot models
• Ensure that the simulation models comply with the applicable simulator levels and regulations (EASA, ICAO, FAA) and maintain the Qualification Test Guide (QTG)
• Process ground and flight test data in coordination with the Aircraft Engineering business unit (flight physics, avionics, propulsion, mechanical systems), with focus on flight simulation models development and QTG development
• Support system engineering tasks related to the software produced, including writing technical specifications, managing requirements, redacting compliances matrices and design documentation
• Support system installation and testing at customer site until system enters into service, which may require international travels
• Support after-sales technical activities (e.g., query answering, technical investigations) as required by the customer support team

With this you convince us

• Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering or a related field with a focus on flight physics and complex systems
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink, control loading systems (e.g., MOOG), and the integration of models into training devices with complex hardware/software-in-the-loop environments
• Experience in automatic flight control systems or control systems; experience with the integration of real or simulated avionics is an advantage
• Knowledge of applicable simulator regulations and standards (e.g., EASA, FAA, ICAO)
• Experience in systems engineering is an advantage as well as willingness to travel internationally
• Fluent English skills at C1 level; German would be an advantage

What we offer

• A committed, international team and unique projects
• Flexible working hours and individual pension solutions
• Support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development
• Discounted meals in our staff restaurant and various discounts for employees
• Team events at which we celebrate our successes together

Become part of the Pilatus family

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