Flight Controls Engineer

SAPSOL Technologies Inc.; United States; Sur place; USD 150 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SAPSOL Technologies Inc. is seeking a senior Flight Control Laws engineer to lead development of CLaws for FBW aircraft, leveraging MATLAB/Simulink and C++ to create robust control algorithms.

The role emphasizes V&V, DO-178B compliance, and collaboration with R&D teams to deliver flight control solutions that meet handling qualities and performance requirements. A strong aerospace dynamics background and bilingual English/French are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering; PhD preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Flight Control Laws for FBW aircraft.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft flight dynamics and aerodynamics.
• Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink and C++.
• Familiar with DO-178B, SAE ARP4754 and aerospace software certification standards.
• Fluent in French and English.

Responsabilités

• 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 validation and verification for updates and new designs.
• Verify and deliver CLaws in accordance with DO-178B standard and SAE ARP 4754.
• Design and develop pilot-in-the-loop CLaws based on handling quality requirements and flight envelopes.
• Evaluate CLaws and FBW system performance using simulations and flight test data.
• Support integration of CLAWS into test rigs and supplier hardware.

Connaissances

Flight dynamics

Control systems design

V&V activities

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's or Master in Aerospace Engineering

PhD in Aerospace Engineering (preferred)

Outils

MATLAB

Simulink

C++

Description du poste

• Flight Control Laws (CLaws) development experience for FBW aircraft
• Strong expertise in aircraft flight dynamics, aerodynamics, and handling qualities
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C++ programming
• Experience with control systems design (Classical, Modern, SISO/MIMO) and V&V activities
• Knowledge of DO-178B, SAE ARP4754, and aerospace software certification standards

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
• You must have good understanding of control law evaluation techniques, linear and non‑linear and testing procedures
• You must have 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