Sr. Flight Control Law Engineer

Building safety-enhancing technology for aviation with automated aviation systems to make air transportation safer and more convenient.
$160,000 - $200,000
Embedded
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
8+ years of experience
Robotics · Automotive

Description For Sr. Flight Control Law Engineer

Reliable Robotics is at the forefront of revolutionizing aviation safety through innovative automated systems. As a Sr. Flight Control Law Engineer, you'll join their Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Team, working on cutting-edge technology that will transform air transportation. The role involves designing and implementing flight control laws for various flight phases, including autotaxi, auto-takeoff, autoland, and automatic rollout.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 to $200,000, along with comprehensive benefits including stock options, medical coverage, and 401k contributions. You'll be working in a casual environment with a team of mission-driven engineers from diverse backgrounds in aerospace, robotics, and self-driving cars.

Key responsibilities include establishing autoflight system requirements, collaborating with pilots, developing simulation models, and implementing control laws in flight software. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of experience in flight controls algorithms, an MS in aerospace engineering or related field, and strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of aviation safety. The role requires up to 25% travel and involves working with export-controlled technology. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all qualified candidates. You'll be part of a team dedicated to developing high-integrity, safety-critical systems that directly contribute to the company's core mission of making air transportation safer and more efficient.

Working at Reliable Robotics means being at the intersection of aerospace innovation and robotics, where your contributions will help shape the future of automated aviation. The role combines technical expertise with practical application, offering both challenging work and the satisfaction of developing systems that will ultimately save lives.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Flight Control Law Engineer

  • Establish autoflight and flight control system requirements
  • Interface with Pilots and Operations team to develop flight test plans
  • Design and analyze flight control laws from conceptual design through implementation and certification
  • Develop simulation models to evaluate flight control system performance and stability
  • Implement control laws and algorithms in flight software
  • Test flight software in simulation, Monte Carlo, hardware-in-loop, and flight

Requirements For Sr. Flight Control Law Engineer

Python
  • MS in aerospace engineering, robotics, or equivalent field
  • 8+ years of hands on, professional experience developing and testing flight controls algorithms
  • Experience with flight dynamics simulation and model identification
  • Professional experience with developing C/C++ flight software and Python data reduction & analysis
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time

Benefits For Sr. Flight Control Law Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Stock options
  • Employee medical
  • 401k contribution
  • Casual work environment

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