Flight Control Systems Leader - US Engineering

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager, Flight Control Systems US in Philadelphia to lead the local FCS team and oversee certification activities. You will drive system architecture, requirements, verification, and coordination with FAA representatives across geographies.

The role combines hands-on leadership with deep technical authority in fly‑by‑wire, stability and control, and certification processes, engaging with customers and regulators to ensure compliant, robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Minimum of 10 years experience with aircraft flight controls and/or flight dynamics.
• Expert knowledge of aircraft stability and control, flight dynamics, and flight control law development.
• Demonstrated experience with aircraft system integration, laboratory integration, ground testing, and flight testing.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in the investigation and resolution of complex aircraft technical issues.
• Recognized subject matter expert in aircraft flight control systems and fly‑by‑wire technology.
• Experience with system safety assessment and development assurance for safety‑critical airborne systems.
• Understanding of ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254, and applicable FAA certification regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to represent the company before regulatory authorities, customers, and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and motivate local FCS engineering team ensuring skill development, retainment and effectiveness. Conduct performance reviews and establish development plans local FCS team.
• Develop and execute team’s project plans, provide input to help shape departmental business and technical strategies, goals, and objectives.
• Accountable for FAA certification activities pertaining Flight Control Systems, working closely with FAA representatives and DER’s.
• Track and report earned value management (EVM) status to include close coordination of activities across geographies.
• Collaborate with Head of FCS, ASI, and Engineering Governance to establish Statement of Work and budget for the activities to be done by the local FCS team each year.
• Collaborate with the Flight Test Department and Flight Operations to ensure test aircraft readiness. Assess squawks and aircraft issues and provide dispositions.
• Conduct data analysis and produce reports.
• In collaboration with the Head of the FCS Technical Area, provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, tools and processes.
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Job description

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager, Flight Control Systems US in Philadelphia to lead the local FCS team and oversee certification activities. You will drive system architecture, requirements, verification, and coordination with FAA representatives across geographies.

The role combines hands-on leadership with deep technical authority in fly‑by‑wire, stability and control, and certification processes, engaging with customers and regulators to ensure compliant, robust