Aerodynamics, Aeronautical Engineering, Analysis Skills, Attorney, Communication Skills, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Data Sets, Design Verification, Detail Oriented, Git, High Level Architecture (HLA), Integration Testing, Physics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Requirements Management, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Team Player, Testing, Traceability, Writing Skills
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.
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