Flight Control Research Engineer — 12-Month Contract

MSR Technology Group; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MSR Technology Group is seeking a Flight Control Research Engineer with an MS or PhD to join the Mothership Project for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on designing advanced flight control algorithms, running simulations, and guiding prototypes from lab to wind tunnel and real-world flight tests.

You will optimize simulation models, provide hands-on support during wind tunnel evaluations and live flights, and contribute to sensor development and integration for lightweight flying mobility

Qualifications

• PhD or MS with significant relevant experience in aerospace/mechanical/robotics.
• Strong research background in flight control systems for multi-rotor drones and fixed-wing aircraft.
• Practical experience with embedded systems and microcontrollers (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Arduino).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate flight control algorithms for tethered and untethered lightweight flying mobility vehicles.
• Improve and maintain multi-body simulation models for accurate performance predictions.
• Support wind tunnel evaluations and live flight tests, analyzing data to iterate on designs.
• Assist with sensor system development, testing, and integration.

Skills

Flight control

Embedded systems

Drones & multi-rotor

Simulation

Microcontrollers

Education

PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical/Robotics

MS with significant relevant experience

Tools

Raspberry Pi

Arduino

Job description

MSR Technology Group is seeking a Flight Control Research Engineer with an MS or PhD to join the Mothership Project for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on designing advanced flight control algorithms, running simulations, and guiding prototypes from lab to wind tunnel and real-world flight tests.

You will optimize simulation models, provide hands-on support during wind tunnel evaluations and live flights, and contribute to sensor development and integration for lightweight flying mobility