Flight Controls Engineer II

Key Responsibilities:

Control System Design

• Develop and implement flight control algorithms for stability, navigation, and manoeuvring.
• Apply principles of control theory to optimize system response and robustness.

Software Development

• Program flight control logic using C++, Embedded C, and Arduino.
• Customize and extend open-source flight stacks such as PX4 and ArduPilot.
• Customize mission planning software to meet project requirements.

Sensor Fusion & Integration

• Integrate data from IMUs, GPS, LiDAR, and other sensors for accurate state estimation.
• Implement sensor fusion techniques for real-time control and navigation.

Testing & Validation

• Conduct Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing to validate control algorithms.
• Analyze flight data and refine control parameters for improved performance.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Document control system architecture, tuning procedures, and test results.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 35 years of experience in flight control systems development.
• Strong knowledge of control theory, C++, and embedded C.
• Experience with PX4, ArduPilot, and UAV flight dynamics.
• Proficiency in sensor fusion and real-time embedded systems with IoT..
• Familiarity with flight stability algorithms and tuning techniques.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for control system modeling.
• Exposure to safety-critical systems and airworthiness standards.
• Hands-on experience with drone piloting and flight testing.