Senior Flight Control Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Flight Control Engineer in our Boulder, Colorado facility.

Key Accountabilities

• Own Flight Control Laws development activities from requirements flown down, implementation up to integration and testing

• Contribute to control architectures from high level needs and characteristics

• Contribute to linear design – trimming and linearizing flight dynamics models, control laws synthesis and linear analyses

• Contribute to nonlinear design and verification, and clearance testing

• Actively work on improving processes, methods, and tools for flight control

Requirements

• BS / MS in Aeronautical Engineering or related fields
• 10+ years of professional experience in Flight Control Law development in fly-by-wire programs
• Expert-level knowledge of fixed-wing handling qualities.
• Industry experience with and understanding of aircraft electronic flight control systems.
• Background in aerodynamics and flight dynamics (understand the physics you want to control).
• Version Control and Requirements Management: experience with version control systems like Git and requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama. Ability to maintain traceability and manage complex datasets is crucial.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interface with senior leaders, partners, and suppliers with clarity and confidence.
• Attention to Detail: a meticulous approach to ensure the accuracy and completeness of engineering artifacts.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.