Engineer III - Flight Controls (HAPS)

NewSpace Research and Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpace Research and Technologies in Bengaluru is seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer specializing in developing flight control systems for unmanned vehicles. The role involves establishing processes, planning tests, and creating mathematical models to enhance aerospace technology.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in flight dynamics modeling, with a strong foundation in flight mechanics and control systems. A background in Aerospace Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in flight dynamics modeling, flight simulation development, control law design, and guidance law design.
• Knowledge of fundamental concepts of state estimation, guidance, and flight control.
• Proven experience in developing flight control and guidance systems from concept to flight testing.
• Strong foundation in flight mechanics, mathematical modeling, and flight control design.

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 law development for aeroelastic modes and path stabilization.

Skills

Flight dynamics modeling

Flight simulation development

Control law design

Guidance law design

State estimator design

MATLAB

Simulink

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Aeronautical/Controls 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.

Must have skills

• 3+ 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.

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