Senior Flight Controls Engineer - VTOL Autonomy Lead

Shield AI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 220,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

A technology company specializing in flight systems is seeking an experienced professional to own the flight control system for XBAT. The role involves leading simulation development, ensuring performance predictions, and supporting flight test operations. Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in flight controls, proficiency in C++, and capabilities in V&V cycles. The position offers a competitive salary range from $220,000 to $340,000 and includes a bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight vehicles.
• Demonstrated ownership from design through flight test.
• Experience executing full V&V cycles and flight readiness assessment.

Responsibilities

• Own the flight control system for XBAT, delivering robust performance across flights.
• Lead development of simulation environments and ensure performance predictions.
• Support flight test operations and integrate control systems with propulsion and sensors.

Skills

Flight dynamics and 6DOF simulation

Control theory and nonlinear systems

Proficiency in C++

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Control allocation design

Job description

A technology company specializing in flight systems is seeking an experienced professional to own the flight control system for XBAT. The role involves leading simulation development, ensuring performance predictions, and supporting flight test operations. Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in flight controls, proficiency in C++, and capabilities in V&V cycles. The position offers a competitive salary range from $220,000 to $340,000 and includes a bonus and benefits.