Flight Control Systems Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company located in the UK is seeking a Flight Control Systems Engineer to join their innovative team in urban air mobility. This role involves critical responsibilities in system design, integration, and certification for cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft, offering an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of aviation technology.

Qualifications

• Experience with ARP4754B and ARP4761A standards.
• Strong knowledge of flight control systems.

Responsibilities

• Define, integrate, and verify the Flight Control System.
• Manage system requirements and validation plans.
• Lead development and verification tasks.

Skills

System-Level Design

Integration

Verification

Certification

Technical Coordination

Job description

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Flight Control Systems Engineer, Crawley, West Sussex

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

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. This company is at the forefront of innovation in aerospace and urban air mobility.

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

We are seeking a Flight Control Systems Engineer to focus on system-level design, integration, verification, and certification of flight control systems, including hands-on development, supplier oversight, and technical coordination.

• Define, integrate, and verify the Flight Control System, including architecture and interface design
• Manage system requirements, traceability, validation, verification plans, and test procedures
• Support development assurance activities per ARP4754B, ARP4761A, and related standards
• Lead development and verification tasks, coordinating across teams
• 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, reviews, and discussions

Ready to take FLYTE?

This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a pioneering aircraft company at the forefront of aviation technology and urban mobility. You will play a key role in certifying and launching one of the first eVTOL aircraft, positioning yourself at the industry’s cutting edge. Apply today for a confidential discussion with our FLYTE team.