Engineer II - Flight Control Systems

NewSpace Research and Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpace Research and Technologies, a Bengaluru-based start-up, is looking for a seasoned Flight Control System Developer. The role involves developing advanced algorithms for flight path optimization, coordinating with the flight controls team, and establishing testing procedures. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience in flight dynamics modeling, control law design, and proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink. An understanding of ROS/ROS2 and avionics systems is essential. Join us as we innovate for the future of India's defense forces.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in flight dynamics modeling or flight simulation development.
• Strong foundation in flight mechanics and control design.
• Proven ability in developing flight control systems from concept to testing.

Responsibilities

• Establish processes for flight control system development.
• Develop and execute test procedures for flight control systems.
• Coordinate with team members to solve complex design problems.

Skills

Flight dynamics modeling

Control law design

Guidance law design

C/C++/Python programming

MATLAB/Simulink knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

We are a start-up based out of Bengaluru & Delhi NCR. We are engaged in development of next generation missions and technologies (NGM&T) towards future warfare needs of the Indian defence forces. It is undertaking research towards enhancing persistence and autonomy for unmanned vehicles and robotic swarms. NRT’s product development portfolio includes a solar power stratospheric high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) unmanned platform and an air/ground launched stand-off autonomous system.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Establish processes for the development of the flight control system.
• Plan and execute test procedures for verification and validation of the flight control system.
• Develop mathematical models for simulating motion of flexible aircraft.
• Establish Flight control system architecture for aeroelastic aircraft.
• Control surface sizing and evaluating control surface effectiveness for aeroelastic aircraft.
• Control law development for aeroelastic modes and path stabilization.
• Develop advanced guidance algorithms for flight path optimization, jetstream crossing, thermal soaring and energy management.
• Create MATLAB code/ Simulink models to evaluate guidance, flight control and estimation algorithms
• Establish test setup for SIL, PIL and HIL simulations. Evaluate limitations and calibrate for errors.
• Post flight analysis and evaluation of Flight Control System.
• Prepare work breakdown plan for given problem statement.
• Coordinate with flight controls team and stakeholders to meet project requirements and deadlines
• Consistently and proactively work with team members to solve complex design problems.
• Guide team members for execution of project specific tasks.
• Good understaing of ROS/ROS2 and PX4 and avionics systems

Must have skills:

• 5+ years of experience in flight dynamics modeling, flight simulation development, control law design, guidance law design (or) state estimator design.
• Knowledge of fundamental concepts of state estimation, guidance and flight control.
• Strong foundation in flight mechanics, mathematical modeling, and flight control design (or) state estimator design.
• Proven experience in developing flight control and guidance (or) state estimators/ kalman filters from concept to flight testing.
• Control system design using MATLAB, Simulink and other tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Creative problem solving and analytical skills.
• C/C++/python
• Good Understanding of RPI / NVIDIA Jetson

Good to have skills:

• A sound understanding of aeroelastic flight dynamic modeling and control law development.
• Exposure to certification of flight control laws.
• Bachelors or Masters in Aerospace/Aeronautical/Controls engineering with at least 1 degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering and minimum 5 years of experience