Lead Unmanned Systems Modelling & Control Engineer

Raytheon Technologies; Winnersh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Winnersh seeks an experienced Unmanned Systems Modelling & Control Engineer to lead a growing team focused on autonomy and unmanned systems. The role involves developing high-fidelity models, controlling algorithms, and participating in flight tests, with the flexibility of hybrid working. Candidates must have a strong background in UAS modelling, MATLAB/Simulink expertise, and integration experience of UAVs. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Pension Plan

Corporate Health Insurance

Employee selectable top-up benefits

Flexible working from day one

25 days annual leave

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Expert in MATLAB/Simulink, including Stateflow and RTW/code generation.
• Proven experience designing and validating 6-DOF models.
• Hands-on UAV Flight Control Computer integration experience.
• Experience creating GNSS-denied navigation algorithms.
• Strong test data processing and automated analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the modelling & control discipline for unmanned systems.
• Turn customer needs into system requirements and architectures.
• Develop high-fidelity 6-DOF models and control algorithms.
• Plan and participate in flight tests and demonstrations.
• Analyse flight/test data and resolve issues as needed.

Skills

UAS modelling & control background

MATLAB / Simulink expertise

UAV Flight Control Computer integration

Control, navigation and A-PNT knowledge

SIL / HIL test design skills

Leadership in technical team

C/C++ proficiency

Strong team player

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

C/C++

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense company in Winnersh seeks an experienced Unmanned Systems Modelling & Control Engineer to lead a growing team focused on autonomy and unmanned systems. The role involves developing high-fidelity models, controlling algorithms, and participating in flight tests, with the flexibility of hybrid working. Candidates must have a strong background in UAS modelling, MATLAB/Simulink expertise, and integration experience of UAVs. Competitive salary and benefits included.