Sr. Flight Control Law Engineer

Building safety-enhancing technology for aviation, developing automated aviation systems to make air transportation safer and more convenient.
$180,000 - $204,000
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 automation technology. As a Sr. Flight Control Law Engineer, you'll join a mission-driven team developing safety-critical systems for automated flight. The role combines aerospace engineering with software development, focusing on designing and implementing flight control laws for various flight phases including autotaxi, auto-takeoff, and autoland.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $180,000 to $204,000, along with valuable benefits including stock options, medical coverage, and 401k contributions. You'll be working in a casual, remote environment with a team of experienced professionals from aerospace, robotics, and self-driving car backgrounds.

Key responsibilities include establishing autoflight system requirements, working closely 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, strong programming skills in C++ and Python, and an MS in aerospace engineering or related field.

This role is perfect for someone passionate about aviation safety and automation, offering the opportunity to work on transformative technology that will shape the future of air transportation. The position requires up to 25% travel and involves working with export-controlled information, requiring specific citizenship or authorization requirements.

Working at Reliable Robotics means being part of a diverse and inclusive workforce that values merit and innovation. The company offers a supportive environment where you'll contribute directly to developing systems that will make aviation safer and more accessible. If you're excited about combining aerospace engineering with cutting-edge software development to create revolutionary aviation technology, this role presents an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in the field.

Last updated 13 days ago

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
Equity
  • Stock options
  • Employee medical
  • 401k contribution
  • Casual work environment

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