Flight Control Systems Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company in eVTOL aircraft development as a Landing Gear Systems Technical Specialist. You will play a crucial role in system design, integration, and certification, contributing to the launch of innovative aircraft at the forefront of urban air mobility.

Qualifications

• Experience with flight control systems and ARP4754B standards.
• Capability to manage system requirements and compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Define and verify flight control system architecture and interfaces.
• Support certification activities and lead verification tasks.

Skills

System design

Integration

Verification

Certification

Cross-team coordination

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04.06.2025

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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 a leader in eVTOL aircraft development, based in Bristol, UK. This company is at the forefront of innovation in aerospace and urban air mobility.

With a market-leading order book of 1,500 aircraft valued at over $6 billion, they have established partnerships with major aerospace and tech companies, supported by UK government backing and global investors. They are planning to certify and operate by 2028.

We are seeking a Flight Control Systems Engineer to join the team, focusing on system design, integration, verification, and certification of flight control systems, including hands-on development, supplier oversight, and cross-team coordination.

• Define, integrate, and verify the Flight Control System architecture and interfaces
• Manage system requirements, traceability, validation, verification plans, and test procedures
• Support certification activities in line with ARP4754B, ARP4761A standards
• Lead development and verification tasks, coordinating across teams to meet schedules and standards
• Contribute to certification planning, safety assessments, configuration management, and compliance documentation
• Assist principal engineers and safety team with fault tree analysis, FMEA, and safety case development
• Oversee supplier technical work and participate in reviews and discussions

Ready to take FLYTE?

This is an exceptional chance to be part of a pioneering aircraft company at the forefront of urban air mobility. As a key team member, you will influence the certification and launch of one of the first eVTOL aircrafts. Apply today for a confidential discussion with our FLYTE team.