General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 6 hours ago
Flight Controls Engineer
Poway, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $171K/yr
4+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance systems. They are seeking a Flight Controls Engineer to develop flight control algorithms, ensure compliance with system requirements, and collaborate with teams on aircraft software integration and testing.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop flight control and algorithm improvements based on engineering design principles. Utilize varying methodologies including classical controls, linear and non-linear modeling, air vehicle and mission simulation, and flight data analysis
Ensure designs comply with system requirements, meet expectations based on legacy performance, and follow industry best practices
Assess flying qualities, characterize aircraft performance changes, and highlight risk impacts due to aircraft system changes to substantiate airworthiness
Generate aircraft models in MATLAB and Simulink which include the flight mechanics, aerodynamic characteristics, mass properties, and flight control algorithms for purposes of simulation-based analysis
Derive flight control requirements based on desired system capability and/or customer feedback to inform algorithm and controller designs
Collaborate with other GA-ASI teams who integrate flight control algorithms into aircraft software, plan and execute testing for GNC developed capabilities, and utilize the interfaces and control techniques defined by GNC to pilot the aircraft
Troubleshoot flight control anomalies experienced in fielded systems via flight data analysis and simulation, correlating with flight software operation and generating flight software corrective actions
Occasional travel to flight test facilities to support ground and flight test activities
Potential to lead a team of peers in accomplishing program objectives within provided timelines
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Demonstrates extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice
Understands new concepts quickly and can adapt and apply lessons learned in an evolving environment
Formulates plans to utilize the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems
Possesses some experience in project leadership with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones
Exhibits strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills which enable effective collaboration with team members, other departments, and/or industry professionals
Capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals
Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required
Preferred
A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, and invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium are desirable
Company
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Daniel Johnson
UK PROTECTOR Test Manager
Emory Lo
Sr Human Resource Business Partner
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