Flight Control Engineer in Bristol

Vacancy Reference: CLA-388

Position: Full-time

Location: Bristol, UK

Salary Range: £40k - £50k per annum depending on relevant experience

At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business, we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer-focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands: technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK.

Our Values

• Innovation
• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence

Why Work for Us

Based at our Bristol office in the heart of the city and a 10‑minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads train station, you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi‑disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field. The Callen‑Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.

Our Benefits Include

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension Scheme via Royal London
• Company contributed Share Incentive Plan
• Green Car Scheme
• Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
• Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
• Private Health Insurance via Vitality
• Private Dental insurance via Bupa
• Enhanced Maternity and paternity
• 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Access to an independent financial advisor year round
• Training & development opportunities

About The Role

In the role of Flight Control Engineer, you will work with the wider team to develop Callen‑Lenz flight control and simulation software. You will play an active part of software project teams to design and document software whilst consistently communicating with stakeholders and other departments to ensure software meets requirements.

Responsibilities

• Model‑based design of flight control software using Simulink or similar
• Developing the design and maintenance of autopilot simulation software
• Coordination and contribution to flight performance studies
• Development of flight dynamics models for company products
• Collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders to define software requirements
• Review of software source code and model designs
• Collaboration with other engineering disciplines
• Ensuring regular and consistent test and test recording to ensure correct operation of software and that requirements are met
• Support the Project Manager in scoping, defining and estimating project tasks
• Perform other related duties as required

Health & Safety

Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always reporting all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner. When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc degree in an Engineering related subject

About You

BSc or MSc degree in an Engineering related subject

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Experience in designing and documenting control systems
• Deep understanding of aeronautics and control theory
• Experience of designing and documenting software
• Experience using MATLAB & Simulink
• Knowledge of a variety of programming languages and tools

Desirable

• Understanding of real time and embedded software
• Knowledge of safety related engineering practices
• Previous experience or interest in UAVs

Personal Attributes

• Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK
• Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel
• Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

Callen‑Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.

Please be aware that many roles at Callen‑Lenz are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.