Technical Expert – Flight Control Laws Design, Development & Analysis

Job summary

Design, develop, analyze, and verify flight control laws for fly-by-wire aircraft, including autopilot and navigation systems, using MATLAB, Simulink, and C++. Evaluate handling qualities, aircraft stability, system performance, and failures through analysis, simulation, pilot-in-the-loop testing, flight-test data, and integration with test rigs and supplier hardware.

Job details

Job Title: Technical Expert – Flight Control Laws Design, Development & Analysis Experience: 10+ Years Employment Type: Contract Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Flight Control Laws Engineer with strong expertise in Fly-by-Wire (FBW) aircraft, flight dynamics, control systems design, and aerospace software development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing, developing, validating, and verifying flight control laws using MATLAB, Simulink, and C++, along with a strong understanding of aerospace certification standards. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, enhance, and analyze new and existing flight control laws using MATLAB, Simulink, and C++. Support flight control laws, autopilot, and navigation system development for research and development projects. Develop and maintain control laws and system requirements. Perform requirements validation and verification for new and updated control laws. Ensure compliance with DO-178B and SAE ARP4754A standards and applicable certification requirements. Design and evaluate pilot-in-the-loop control laws based on handling qualities, flight and structural envelope protection, aircraft performance, and pilot assessments. Analyze aircraft stability, control system failures, and overall system performance. Conduct linear and nonlinear analysis, desktop simulations, pilot-in-the-loop simulator testing, and flight-test data evaluation. Support the integration of flight control laws into test rigs and supplier hardware platforms. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and improve control system performance. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline. A PhD in Aerospace Engineering is preferred. Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience developing flight control laws for Fly-by-Wire (FBW) aircraft. Strong knowledge of aircraft flight dynamics, aerodynamics, stability, and handling qualities. Expertise in classical and modern control system design techniques for SISO and MIMO systems. Experience with advanced flight control law design, analysis, and evaluation techniques. Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink for modeling, simulation, and control law development. Strong C++ programming skills and proficiency in MATLAB scripting. Understanding of DO-178B, SAE ARP4754A, requirements verification and validation, and aerospace software certification. Knowledge of linear and nonlinear control system analysis and testing methodologies. Understanding of state estimation and Kalman filtering. Experience with pilot-in-the-loop evaluation and aircraft-level requirements. Fluency in both written and spoken English and French. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently.

What you’ll do

Design, develop, analyze, and verify flight control laws for fly-by-wire aircraft, including autopilot and navigation systems, using MATLAB, Simulink, and C++. Evaluate handling qualities, aircraft stability, system performance, and failures through analysis, simulation, pilot-in-the-loop testing, flight-test data, and integration with test rigs and supplier hardware.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace engineering or a related discipline, with a PhD preferred, and at least 10 years of hands-on flight control law development for fly-by-wire aircraft. Candidates should have expertise in flight dynamics, control systems, MATLAB, Simulink, and C++, understand aerospace certification and verification standards, and be fluent in written and spoken English and French.

Listed skills

• C++ · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Flight Control Laws Design
• Fly-by-Wire Aircraft
• Flight Dynamics
• Aerodynamics
• Control Systems Design
• MATLAB
• Simulink
• C++
• Requirements Verification and Validation
• DO-178B
• SAE ARP4754A
• Pilot-in-the-Loop Evaluation
• Linear and Nonlinear Analysis
• State Estimation
• Kalman Filtering
• Flight Testing

Job areas

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Technology
• Software
• Science & Research

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