Hybrid Senior Flight Control Engineer

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About the role

  • Senior Flight Control Engineer developing flight control and simulation software for UAS. Leading software project teams and collaborating with stakeholders for effective implementation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop Callen-Lenz flight control and simulation software.
  • Lead software project teams to design and document software.
  • Communicate consistently with stakeholders and other departments to ensure software meets requirements.
  • Model-based design of flight control software using Simulink or similar.
  • Lead the design and maintenance of autopilot simulation software.
  • Coordinate and contribute to flight performance studies.
  • Develop flight dynamics models for company products.
  • Oversee and coach team members in software development tools.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to define software requirements.
  • Review software source code and model designs.
  • Lead testing to ensure software operates correctly and meets requirements.
  • Support the Project Manager in scoping and defining project tasks.

Requirements

  • BSc or MSc degree in an Engineering related subject
  • Experience in designing and documenting control systems.
  • Deep understanding of aeronautics and control theory.
  • Considerable experience of designing and documenting software.
  • Experience using MATLAB & Simulink.
  • Knowledge of a variety of programming languages and tools.
  • Understanding of real time and embedded software.
  • Knowledge of safety related engineering practices.
  • Leadership and mentoring of software engineers.
  • Previous experience or interest in UAVs.
  • Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK
  • Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK.

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
  • Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
  • Pension Scheme via Royal London Company contributed
  • Share Incentive Plan.
  • Green Car Scheme
  • Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
  • Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
  • Private Health Insurance via Vitality
  • Private Dental insurance via Bupa
  • Enhanced Maternity and paternity
  • 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
  • 1 paid volunteering day per year
  • Access to an independent financial advisor year round
  • Training & development opportunities

Job title

Senior Flight Control Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

£60,000 - £70,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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