Onsite / Hybrid | Start-up | Novel unmanned aircraft programme Note: No visa sponsorship is available for this role. A start-up team is building a new unmanned aircraft platform and needs a senior, hands-on Flight Controls Engineer to take control laws from simulation through to ground and flight test.
What you'll be doing
Develop and tune flight-control algorithms and control approaches for UAS platforms Verify and validate control performance from simulation to ground testing and flight testing Support flight dynamics modelling, control-law development, simulation and tuning Configure, integrate, and tune autopilot systems where appropriate Support system identification, flight-test planning, and flight-data analysis Contribute to SIL/HIL test approaches and troubleshooting (stability, sensor fusion, actuators) Document control approaches, test results, configuration changes, and validation evidence
What we're looking for
Strong experience in flight control / control systems / autonomy / robotics / aerospace controls Proven experience developing and testing control algorithms for real-world systems Practical experience with UAS/UAVs, aircraft, robotics, or autonomous platforms Strong understanding of flight dynamics, control theory, stability and tuning Experience with modelling, simulation, testing and verification/validation Ability to analyse flight-test data and diagnose control issues Comfortable working with autopilots, IMUs, GNSS/INS, actuators and onboard systems Strong documentation and validation discipline
Nice to have
Control-law development for unconventional aircraft / novel UAS platforms PX4, ArduPilot, Auterion (or similar) MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++
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Senior Flight Control Systems Engineer in Slough employer: Matchtech Mobility
Join a leading manufacturing company in Cwmbran as a Test & Certification Engineer, where you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to innovation and compliance. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the company offers ongoing learning opportunities, competitive benefits, and a focus on health and safety, ensuring a rewarding work environment. Embrace challenging projects that not only enhance your skills but also contribute to improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the industry.
