(Senior) Flight Control System Engineer (all genders)

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential aerospace client in their search for a Senior Flight Control System Engineer. In this role, you will lead the design and development of flight control systems for an innovative electric aircraft program.

You will own the flight control system throughout its complete development lifecycle, working cross-functionally with structures, avionics, flight physics, and overall aircraft design teams to ensure robust integration.

• Define, derive, and manage system-level requirements for the flight control system, ensuring alignment with aircraft-level requirements and applicable certification regulations (CS-23 and related operational requirements)
• Perform system-level functional analysis, including functional decomposition, architecture definition, interface identification, and traceability management
• Lead the detailed definition, development, and integration of primary and secondary flight control systems, covering installation design, kinematics, load paths, performance, reliability, maintainability, and safety considerations
• Manage technical coordination and oversight of suppliers and development partners, including requirement allocation, design reviews, verification activities, and compliance demonstration
• Support and contribute to system safety activities including Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA/SFHA), Preliminary System Safety Assessments (PSSA), and Zonal Safety Analysis in accordance with applicable airworthiness and safety standards
• Contribute to design implementation and configuration control within the aircraft Digital Mock-Up (DMU), ensuring proper integration with structures and other aircraft systems
• Support the certification process, including preparation and review of certification plans, compliance checklists, qualification documentation, and participation in ground and flight test campaigns

What We're Looking For

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in the development of mechanically actuated aircraft flight control systems, preferably within Part 23 aircraft programs operating under a DOA environment or international equivalent
• Strong background in systems engineering applied to flight controls, including requirement capture and management, functional decomposition, interface definition, and traceability
• Demonstrated expertise in the design, integration, assembly, and testing of mechanical primary flight control systems, including kinematics, load transmission, tolerance management, friction and free-play control, and troubleshooting during ground and flight test campaigns
• Proven experience across the full product development lifecycle, from conceptual architecture and preliminary design through detailed design, verification, validation, and certification (Part 23 or Part 25)
• Solid understanding of airworthiness and certification processes, including compliance demonstration and interaction with airworthiness authorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional European languages are an asset
• Proficiency in PLM and CAD systems; Dassault's 3DX platform is a plus
• Self-driven, solution-oriented professional with strong ownership mindset and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic development environment
• Strong personal motivation for aviation and the advancement of electric aircraft technologies

We recognize that women and other under-represented groups are often overlooked in the aerospace industry. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply through Get A Job.ai.

How We Work With You

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Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process with our recruiting team.

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