Flight Control Systems Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A groundbreaking aircraft business in Bristol is seeking a Landing Gear Systems Technical Specialist for their eVTOL projects. This role emphasizes system-level design, integration, and certification of innovative flight control systems, offering a unique opportunity to impact urban air mobility's future. Join a team at the forefront of aerospace technology and advance your career in a transformative field.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering related to flight control.
• Familiarity with ARP4754B, ARP4761A standards.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Define, integrate, and verify the Flight Control System architecture.
• Manage system-level requirements and test procedures.
• Lead development tasks and contribute to certification planning.

Skills

System-level design

Integration

Verification

Certification

Supplier oversight

Technical coordination

Job description

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Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Job Title: Landing Gear Systems Technical Specialist - eVTOL

Location: Bristol, UK

FLYTE has a long-standing partnership with one of the leaders in eVTOL aircraft development, based in Bristol, UK. This company is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace industry and has made significant strides in advancing urban air mobility.

With a market-leading order book of 1,500 aircraft valued at over $6 billion, they have established an impressive ecosystem of partnerships with some of the world’s biggest aerospace and technology companies. They are also supported by strong backing from the UK government and global investors, solidifying their position for long-term success. Coupled with a focused business model, cutting-edge aircraft designs, and an outstanding team, the company is well-poised for the future.

They are now entering a critical phase in their development, testing, and certification journey, with plans to certify and begin operations by 2028.

To help achieve these ambitious goals, we are looking for a high-profile Flight Control Systems Engineer to join the team. This role is focused on system-level design, integration,

verification and certification of the aircraft’s flight control systems and includes hands-on development work, supplier oversight, and technical coordination across multiple teams.

• Participate in the definition, integration, and verification of the Flight Control System, including architecture and interface design
• Author and manage system-level requirements, traceability, validation and verification plans, and test procedures
• Support development assurance activities in accordance with ARP4754B, ARP4761A, and related certification standards
• Lead specific development and verification tasks, including cross-functional coordination to deliver on schedule and to the required standard
• Contribute to certification planning, safety assessments, configuration management, and compliance documentation
• Support principal engineers and the safety team on critical or high-complexity tasks, including fault tree analysis, FMEA, and safety case development
• Oversee the technical work of suppliers and participate in supplier reviews and technical discussions

Ready to take FLYTE?

This is a truly exceptional opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking aircraft business at the cutting edge of aviation technology and urban air mobility. As a key player in the team, you’ll have the chance to make a critical impact on the certification and launch of one of the first eVTOL aircraft, positioning yourself at the forefront of a transformative industry. Apply today, and our FLYTE team will arrange a confidential discussion.