Senior Flight Control Engineer - eVTOL

Methodfi; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering aerospace company in Bristol is seeking a Senior Flight Control Laws Engineer to join their innovative team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Control Theory and have significant experience in flight dynamics and control laws design. This role plays a crucial part in integrating systems and certification processes. Join us to contribute to groundbreaking developments in electric aviation and build the future of aerial mobility.

Benefits

26 days holiday, plus bank holiday

5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)

5 extra days holiday for marriage or civil partnership

Company performance-based bonus

Company Pension Scheme with matching contribution

Breakfast provided daily

Qualifications

• Expertise in Control Theory (classical and modern).
• Experience with Flight Control Laws design, validation, and verification.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft certification regulations (CAA, FAA, EASA).

Responsibilities

• Develop control laws for the aircraft development program.
• Integrate control laws with aircraft systems.
• Contribute to certification activities, including creation of certification artefacts.

Skills

Control Theory expertise

MATLAB proficiency

Experience in flight dynamics

Critical thinking

Education

BSc, MSc or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

A pioneering aerospace company in Bristol is seeking a Senior Flight Control Laws Engineer to join their innovative team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Control Theory and have significant experience in flight dynamics and control laws design. This role plays a crucial part in integrating systems and certification processes. Join us to contribute to groundbreaking developments in electric aviation and build the future of aerial mobility.