Flight Control Engineer

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.