Flight Control Engineer

Tata Elxsi; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Elxsi, Inc. is seeking a qualified engineer to develop, model, and validate flight control laws for aerospace and avionics systems in Bengaluru.

You will derive system requirements, architecture, and interfaces while performing modeling, simulation, and gain tuning to ensure stability and performance. The role involves executing SIL/HIL tests, data analysis, and supporting DO-178C/ARP4754A/ARP4761 certification activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Control Systems, or a related engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop, model, and validate flight control laws for aerospace and avionics systems.
• Derive and manage system requirements, architecture, and interface specifications.
• Perform control system modeling, simulation, gain tuning, and stability analysis using industry-standard tools.
• Develop and execute system, integration, verification, and validation test procedures, including SIL, HIL, and flight test support.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and optimize control law performance.
• Support certification activities in compliance with DO-178C, ARP4754A, and ARP4761 standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and suppliers to ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Flight control systems

MATLAB/Simulink

SIL/HIL testing

System requirements development

Modeling & simulation

DO-178C/ARP4754A/ARP4761

MBSE

Gains tuning

DOORS

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor or Master in Aerospace/Electrical/Control Systems

Tools

DOORS

MBSE tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, model, and validate flight control laws for aerospace and avionics systems.
• Derive and manage system requirements, architecture, and interface specifications.
• Perform control system modeling, simulation, gain tuning, and stability analysis using industry-standard tools.
• Develop and execute system, integration, verification, and validation test procedures, including SIL, HIL, and flight test support.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and optimize control law performance.
• Support certification activities in compliance with DO-178C, ARP4754A, and ARP4761 standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and suppliers to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Control Systems, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3-5+ years of experience in flight control systems development and verification.
• Strong experience in system requirements development, control law design, modeling, simulation, gain tuning, and system integration.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and other control system development tools.
• Hands-on experience with SIL, HIL, and flight test data analysis.
• Familiarity with aerospace development and certification standards such as DO-178C, ARP4754A, and ARP4761.
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) and MBSE methodologies is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience in aerospace and defense programs.
• Knowledge of autonomous/UAV/eVTOL flight control systems.
• Exposure to avionics cybersecurity and advanced flight control technologies.