Flight Control Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a pioneering aircraft company as a Flight Control Systems Engineer, focusing on system design, integration, and certification of cutting-edge flight control systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of eVTOL aircraft, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in flight control systems engineering.
• Knowledge of ARP4754B and ARP4761A standards.
• Ability to manage system requirements and documentation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

System design

Integration

Verification

Certification

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Flight Control Systems Engineer, Peterborough

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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, 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 built an extensive ecosystem of partnerships with major aerospace and tech companies. They are supported by UK government backing and global investors, positioning them for long-term success. With cutting-edge aircraft designs and a talented team, they are preparing for certification and operations by 2028.

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

• Define, integrate, and verify Flight Control System architecture and interfaces
• 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 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 opportunity to be part of a pioneering aircraft company at the forefront of aviation technology and urban mobility. Join us to influence the certification and launch of one of the first eVTOL aircrafts. Apply now for a confidential discussion with our FLYTE team.