Flight Controls Engineer
LocationMexico
Typecontract
SenioritySenior
Experience10+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedJun 10, 2026 · 4mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Flight Control Laws (CLaws) development experience for FBW aircraft
Strong expertise in aircraft flight dynamics, aerodynamics, and handling qualities
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C++ programming
Experience with control systems design (Classical, Modern, SISO/MIMO) and V&V activities
Knowledge of DO-178B, SAE ARP4754, and aerospace software certification standards
Bachelor's or master's degree in Aerospace Engineering
Minimum of 10 years of pertinent experience in development of Flight Control Laws for FBW aircraft
Versed in aircraft flight dynamics with in depth understanding of aerodynamics
Versed in classical and modern control systems design techniques for SISO and MIMO systems
Familiar with advanced control laws techniques and methods
Good understanding of control law evaluation techniques, linear and non-linear and testing procedures
Good understanding of aircraft stability, handling qualities, and control with pilot-in-the-loop
Good understanding of DO-178B standards, system requirements verification and validation methods and certification of complex software
Proficient in using Matlab and Simulink as a simulation, aircraft/system modeling and control law development tool
Fluent in written and spoken French and English
Team player with innovative spirit, motivated and able to work independently
PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering
Good understanding of state estimation or Kalman filtering
Proficient in programming Matlab scripts and C++ programming
Skills
MATLAB
Simulink
C++
DO-178B
SAE ARP4754
Requirements
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Flight Control Laws (CLaws) development experience for FBW aircraft
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Strong expertise in aircraft flight dynamics, aerodynamics, and handling qualities
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Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C++ programming
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Experience with control systems design (Classical, Modern, SISO/MIMO) and V&V activities
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Knowledge of DO-178B, SAE ARP4754, and aerospace software certification standards
What are your contributions to the team?
• Develop and improve both new and existing CLaws design as well the corresponding assessment tools using Matlab and C++ programming
• Support CLaws, autopilot, and navigation design development for R&D projects
• Develop CLaws and systems requirements
• Perform CLaws requirements validation and verification (V&V) for any Claws updates and/or new Claws designs
• Verify and deliver the CLaws in accordance with the DO‑178B standard and SAE ARP 4754
• Design and develop pilot in the loop CLaws based on handling quality requirements, flight and structural envelope protection requirements, performance requirements, test pilot assessments and aircraft level requirements
• Evaluate CLaws and FBW system failures, system stability and performance with analytical methods, desktop simulations, pilot in the loop simulator tests and flight test data
• Support integration of CLAWS into various test rigs and supplier hardware (i.e. integrate into PFCC for Collins, Thales, NRC, CMC, etc)
How to thrive in this role?
• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, PhD degree is preferred in Aerospace Engineering
• You must have a minimum of 10 years of pertinent experience in the development of Flight Control Laws for FBW (Fly‑By‑Wire) aircraft
• You must be versed in aircraft flight dynamics with an in depth understanding of aerodynamics
• You must be versed in “classical” and “modern” control systems design techniques for SISO and MIMO systems and be familiar with advanced control laws techniques and methods
• You must have good understanding of control law evaluation techniques, linear and non‑linear and testing procedures
• You must have a good understanding of aircraft stability, handling qualities, and control with a pilot‑in‑the‑loop
• You should have a good understanding of DO‑178B standards, system requirements verification and validation methods and certification of complex software
• You must be proficient in using Matlab and Simulink as a simulation, aircraft/system modeling and control law development tool
• You should possess a good understanding of state estimation or Kalman filtering
• You should be proficient in programming Matlab scripts and C++ programming
• You must be fluent in written and spoken French and English
• You must be a team player with an innovative spirit, motivated and be able to work independently
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