Job Title : Flight Control Engineer
Location : Bengaluru, India
Experience : 5+ years
Role Overview :
We are seeking an experienced Flight Control Engineer with a strong background in eVTOL aircraft, flight control systems, and industry-standard tools. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating flight control laws and systems to ensure safe and efficient operation of advanced aerial platforms.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design and implement flight control laws for eVTOL aircraft and other advanced aerial systems.
- Develop and validate control algorithms using MATLAB / Simulink and other simulation tools.
- Perform system modeling, dynamic analysis, and performance evaluations for flight control systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and software verification.
- Ensure compliance with industry-wide certification standards (e.G., DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A).
- Conduct failure mode analysis, robustness testing, and safety assessments for flight control systems.
- Support flight testing activities, including data analysis and tuning of control laws.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Control Systems, or related field.5+ years of experience in flight control systems design and development.Hands-on experience with eVTOL platforms and advanced aerial vehicle architectures.Proficiency in MATLAB / Simulink, control system design, and simulation environments.Familiarity with industry certification standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, and safety-critical software development practices.Strong understanding of aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and control theory.Experience with HIL testing, real-time simulation, and embedded control systems.Preferred Qualifications :
Experience with model-based design and auto-code generation tools.Knowledge of sensor fusion, navigation algorithms, and actuator control.Exposure to regulatory compliance for eVTOL and UAV systems.Certifications (Preferred) :
DO-178C / DO-254 compliance experience.ARP4754A system development process familiarity.