Flight Control Design/Development Engineer

Kaleidoscope Innovation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Innovation in Wichita, USA, seeks a Technical Expert in Engineering Flight Control Laws Design to advance CLaws and related tools using Matlab and C++. You’ll lead development, V&V, and integration efforts for FBW systems in a high-demand R&D environment.

The role requires 10+ years in flight control laws, strong dynamics knowledge, DO-178B/ARP 4754 experience, and fluency in French and English; collaboration across teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace Engineering; PhD preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in Flight Control Laws for FBW aircraft.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft flight dynamics and aerodynamics.
• Proficient in classical and modern control for SISO/MIMO; familiar with advanced methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve CLaws design and assessment tools using Matlab and C++.
• Support CLaws, autopilot, and navigation design development for R&D projects.
• Develop CLaws and systems requirements.
• Perform CLaws V&V for updates and new designs.
• Verify CLaws per DO-178B and SAE ARP 4754.
• Design pilot-in-the-loop CLaws based on handling quality requirements and flight envelopes.
• Evaluate CLaws and FBW systems with analytical methods, simulations, and flight data.
• Support integration of CLAWS into test rigs and supplier hardware.

Skills

Flight control laws design

FBW knowledge

Matlab programming

C++ programming

SISO/MIMO control

Aircraft dynamics

V&V

French/English fluency

Education

Bachelor/Master in Aerospace Engineering

PhD preferred in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Matlab & Simulink

Simulink

C++

Job description

"We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time."

Job Title : Technical Expert, Engineering, Flight Control Laws Design, Development

Job Location : Any of below location

• Montreal or Toronto (Canada) or
• Wichita (USA) or
• Hartford (USA) or
• Dallas (USA) or
• Opa Locka (Florida, USA) or
• Tucson (USA)

What are your contributions to the team?

• Develop and improve both new and existing CLaws design as well the corresponding assessment tools using Matlab and C++ programming
• Support CLaws, autopilot, and navigation design development for R&D projects
• Develop CLaws and systems requirements
• Perform CLaws requirements validation and verification (V&V) for any Claws updates and/or new Claws designs
• Verify and deliver the CLaws in accordance with the DO-178B standard and SAE ARP 4754
• Design and develop pilot in the loop CLaws based on handling quality requirements, flight and structural envelope protection requirements, performance requirements, test pilot assessments and aircraft level requirements
• Evaluate CLaws and FBW system failures, system stability and performance with analytical methods, desktop simulations, pilot in the loop simulator tests and flight test data
• Support integration of CLAWS into various test rigs and supplier hardware (i.e. integrate into PFCC for Collins, Thales, NRC, CMC, etc)

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, PhD degree is preferred in Aerospace Engineering
• You must have a minimum of 10 years of pertinent experience in the development of Flight Control Laws for FBW (Fly-By-Wire) aircraft
• You must be versed in aircraft flight dynamics with an in depth understanding of aerodynamics
• You must be versed in "classical" and “modern” control systems design techniques for SISO and MIMO systems and be familiar with advanced control laws techniques and methods

24

• You must have good understanding of control law evaluation techniques, linear and non-linear and testing procedures
• You must have a good understanding of aircraft stability, handling qualities, and control with a pilot-in-the-loop
• You should have a good understanding of DO-178B standards, system requirements verification and validation methods and certification of complex software
• You must be proficient in using Matlab and Simulink as a simulation, aircraft/system modeling and control law development tool
• You should possess a good understanding of state estimation or Kalman filtering
• You should be proficient in programming Matlab scripts and C++ programming
• You must be fluent in written and spoken French and English
• You must be a team player with an innovative spirit, motivated and be able to work independently

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and passionate individuals.

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.