Senior UAV Flight Controls Engineer: Autopilot & Validation

Fruition Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High ownership and real-world impact

Work on aircrafts that fly, not just simulations

Join a deeply experienced team

Job summary

An aerospace technology company is seeking a Senior Flight Controls Engineer to design, implement, and validate flight control systems for large UAVs. This role involves collaborating with teams in aerodynamics, software, and flight testing. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD in a relevant engineering field, 3+ years of flight controls experience, and a strong foundation in flight dynamics. Join a dynamic team focused on creating next-generation aircrafts with real-world impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of flight controls experience.
• Strong background in flight dynamics and control theory.
• Experience with Fly-by-Wire systems and modern control architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and tune flight control laws and autopilot architectures.
• Develop guidance, navigation, and state estimation algorithms.
• Plan and execute tests (MIL, SIL, HIL, ground, flight).
• Analyze flight data and support flight test campaigns.

Skills

Flight controls experience

Flight dynamics and control theory

Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++ proficiency

Python proficiency

Education

Master's or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering

Job description

An aerospace technology company is seeking a Senior Flight Controls Engineer to design, implement, and validate flight control systems for large UAVs. This role involves collaborating with teams in aerodynamics, software, and flight testing. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD in a relevant engineering field, 3+ years of flight controls experience, and a strong foundation in flight dynamics. Join a dynamic team focused on creating next-generation aircrafts with real-world impact.