Senior Flight Dynamics & Control Systems Engineer

TEKEVER; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Company pension match up to 10%

Private medical insurance

Private dental care

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working model

Electric Car

Cycle to Work

Technology options

Job summary

TEKEVER is seeking a Senior/Principal Engineer to lead control‑system modelling and analysis for flight and ground control systems, guiding a multi‑disciplinary team to assess handling qualities and stability.

The role involves validating high‑fidelity dynamic models, simulations, and integration with autonomy and sensing, with seniority guiding technical strategy and verification activities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in flight dynamics and control systems.
• Strong exposure to non-linear dynamics and rigorous design assurance.
• UK national eligible for SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high‑fidelity dynamic models of aircraft and subsystems.
• Plan and execute model and control‑system verification activities to meet safety and certification requirements.
• Contribute to design, tuning, and assessment of flight and ground control systems.
• Collaborate with autonomy and embedded‑systems teams for SIL/HIL testing and real‑time integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team.

Skills

Flight dynamics

Control theory

Mathematical modelling

SIL/HIL

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Simulation tools

Job description

TEKEVER is seeking a Senior/Principal Engineer to lead control‑system modelling and analysis for flight and ground control systems, guiding a multi‑disciplinary team to assess handling qualities and stability.

The role involves validating high‑fidelity dynamic models, simulations, and integration with autonomy and sensing, with seniority guiding technical strategy and verification activities.