Senior Flight Control Systems Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kansas.

📋 Description

• Integrate the Fly-By-Wire (FBW) and Secondary Flight Control systems within the aircraft.

• Assist in the development of concepts, design strategies, and philosophies in collaboration with the Flight Control system supplier.

• Conduct and evaluate analyses to assess the feasibility of concepts.

• Create, validate, and verify the technical requirements for the Flight Control System.

• Review and draft technical requirements along with test procedures.

• Carry out testing on test rigs and/or aircraft.

• Review and compile test reports that support certification processes.

• Address issues that arise from in-service aircraft.

• Diagnose problems, identify root causes, and formulate and implement corrective measures.

• Ensure adherence to the ARP4754 development process.

• Participate in trade-off studies and life-cycle cost analyses for upcoming programs.

• Ensure that the implementation of equipment complies with Bombardier's requirements and standards.

• Collaborate across flight controls, aircraft systems, avionics, electrical systems, software, safety, and verification teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

• At least 7 years of experience in an aerospace-related domain.

• Proven experience in defining and certifying a minimum of one FBW and/or Secondary Flight Control system.

• Comprehensive understanding of system definition, integration, certification, aircraft systems, and interfaces, including electrical, hydraulic, avionics, and auto-flight systems.

• Proficient knowledge of the Part 25 certification process.

• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow.

• Knowledge of ARP4754A/ARP4754B, ARP4761/ARP4761A, DO-178C, and DO-254.

• Experience with redundant FBW architectures, flight control computers, control laws, sensors, actuators, and fault-management concepts.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Employer-matched 401(k).

• Certification assistance.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• A flexible, collaborative, and people-focused workplace.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability coverage.

• Support for professional development.

• A friendly and flexible work environment.