Senior Flight Control Systems Engineer

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

📋 Description

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

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

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

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

• Review and formulate technical requirements.

• Review and develop testing procedures.

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

• Examine and compile test reports to support certification efforts.

• Address issues arising from aircraft in service.

• Execute troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, corrective-action identification, and implementation.

• Ensure adherence to the ARP4754 development process.

• Support trade-off studies and life-cycle cost assessments for upcoming programs.

• Confirm that the design process and equipment implementation meet Bombardier’s requirements and standards.

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

• Provide technical insight into integration readiness, risks, and verification progress.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.

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

• Proven experience in defining and certifying a minimum of one Fly-By-Wire and/or Secondary Flight Control system.

• Comprehensive understanding of system definition, integration, and certification processes.

• Familiarity with aircraft systems and interfaces, including electrical, hydraulic, avionics, and auto-flight systems.

• Proficient knowledge of the Part 25 certification process.

• Proficient in the MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow simulation environment.

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

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

• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Employer-matched 401(k) plan.

• Assistance with certification processes.

• Clear pathways for career advancement.

• A flexible, collaborative, and people-first workplace culture.

• Competitive salary.

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

• Support for professional development.

• A friendly and adaptable work environment.