Flight Control Systems Engineer - Hybrid | Civil & eVTOL

Stirling Dynamics; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive package

Job summary

Stirling Dynamics is recruiting an experienced Flight Control Systems Engineer to join our Systems & Safety team in Bristol. You will contribute to civil aerospace and eVTOL projects, supporting DO178B/DO254 style development, V&V, and certification activities, with hybrid working options.

The role covers leading technical tasks, engaging with customers, and preparing design documentation while coordinating reviews and risk mitigations across projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related discipline is preferred.
• Experience with civil aircraft or aerospace systems development and certification.
• Knowledge of V&V processes and certification planning.

Responsibilities

• Leading task identification and definition within projects.
• Engaging with customers to understand requirements and deliver results.
• Supporting design, development and certification activities including V&V.
• Preparing and reviewing design documentation and task scopes.
• Participating in design reviews and certification planning activities.
• Coordinating and supervising work of other engineers.

Skills

Flight control systems (ATA-27)

ARP4754 guidelines

V&V and certification

Quality systems (AS9100/ISO9001)

Requirements management

Leadership / team delivery

Education

Degree in related discipline

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Polarion

Cameo

Job description

Stirling Dynamics is recruiting an experienced Flight Control Systems Engineer to join our Systems & Safety team in Bristol. You will contribute to civil aerospace and eVTOL projects, supporting DO178B/DO254 style development, V&V, and certification activities, with hybrid working options.

The role covers leading technical tasks, engaging with customers, and preparing design documentation while coordinating reviews and risk mitigations across projects.