Autonomous Flight Control Systems Engineer

SAAB; Luton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK is seeking a Flight Control Systems Engineer to develop, maintain and test safety-critical software for aircraft flight systems. You will define requirements, use MATLAB/Simulink to generate algorithms, and deploy software to target hardware with real-world flight testing at our Bedfordshire facility.

The role requires hands-on control-system design experience, knowledge of aerodynamics, and existing SC clearance or the ability to obtain National Security Vetting clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree in aerospace engineering or similar.
• Understanding of aerodynamics and flight mechanics, and their impact on flight control.
• Experience in using MATLAB/Simulink for developing algorithms and control laws.
• Hands-on experience in designing and commissioning control systems.
• Existing SC Clearance.
• National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or ability to gain it.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and test safety-critical software for flight systems.
• Deploy software to target hardware and conduct real-world flight testing at the test facility.
• Present testing findings in reports or customer-facing presentations.
• Contribute to SOPs and drive continuous improvement of methods.
• Ensure quality targets are satisfied and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Flight dynamics

MATLAB/Simulink

Control systems design

C++, Java, Python

Education

Degree in aerospace engineering or similar

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Java

Python

Job description

Saab UK is seeking a Flight Control Systems Engineer to develop, maintain and test safety-critical software for aircraft flight systems. You will define requirements, use MATLAB/Simulink to generate algorithms, and deploy software to target hardware with real-world flight testing at our Bedfordshire facility.

The role requires hands-on control-system design experience, knowledge of aerodynamics, and existing SC clearance or the ability to obtain National Security Vetting clearance.