Principal Flight Control Laws Engineer
Vertical Aerospace(2 months ago)
About this role
The Principal Flight Control Laws Engineer at Vertical Aerospace is responsible for leading the design, development, and validation of advanced, certifiable control laws for the VX4 eVTOL aircraft. This role involves overseeing the architecture and tuning of non-linear dynamic inversion control laws, ensuring they meet strict performance and safety standards across all flight operations. Additionally, the engineer will collaborate with multiple teams to drive technical direction, support integration into the flight control environment, and lead verification strategies for certification compliance. The position also includes mentoring team members and serving as a key technical liaison for certification authorities and suppliers.
Required Skills
- Control Law Development
- Flight Control Systems
- Non-Linear Control
- Dynamic Inversion
- Model-Based Design
- MATLAB
- Simulink
- Real-Time Implementation
- Verification Strategies
- Certification Compliance
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Qualifications
- Solid working knowledge of ARP 4754B
- Solid working knowledge of DO-178C
- Solid working knowledge of DO-331
About Vertical Aerospace
vertical-aerospace.comVertical Aerospace is a pioneering company in the electric aviation sector, focused on creating sustainable urban air mobility solutions. Their flagship aircraft, the VX4, is designed to carry four passengers and a pilot, featuring zero operating emissions and employing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) technology. With plans for a cruise speed of 150 mph and a range of up to 100 miles, Vertical Aerospace aims to redefine urban transport, making it faster and more environmentally friendly. The company collaborates with leading aviation partners to advance its vision for the future of flight.
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