Technical Expert - Flight Control Laws Design & Development

Job DetailsJob Location: Wichita, KS 67209Technical Expert - Flight Control Laws Design & Development

Location:  United States (multiple locations)

Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
QualificationsRequirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering
Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering preferred
Minimum 10 years of experience developing Flight Control Laws (CLaws) for Fly-By-Wire (FBW) aircraft
Extensive knowledge of aircraft flight dynamics and aerodynamics
Expertise in flight control law design, development, validation, and verification
Experience developing autopilot and navigation control systems
Experience developing control law and system requirements
Experience with control law requirements validation and verification (V&V)
Experience supporting software certification activities
Knowledge of:

DO-178B
SAE ARP4754

Expertise in classical and modern control system design techniques
Experience with:

SISO control systems
MIMO control systems
Advanced control law techniques and methodologies

Strong understanding of:

Aircraft stability
Handling qualities
Flight control systems
Pilot-in-the-loop evaluations

Experience with linear and nonlinear control law evaluation techniques
Experience with simulation, testing, and flight test data analysis
Experience integrating control laws into hardware and test environments
Proficiency with:

MATLAB
Simulink

Proficiency in:

MATLAB scripting
C++ programming

Knowledge of state estimation and Kalman filtering preferred
Strong understanding of software certification and complex software verification processes
Fluent in English and French
Strong teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and manage technical responsibilities with minimal supervision