Embention USA · 1 day ago
Field Applications Engineer: Flight Controls | Aeronautical industry
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelEmbention USA is focused on enabling drones to populate our skies, providing high-performance components for advanced air mobility. The Systems Integration Engineer will be responsible for the integration, validation, and tuning of mission-critical avionics systems, ensuring performance and safety throughout the integration lifecycle.
Airlines/Aviation
Responsibilities
Integrate and configure Flight Controls, Avionics Systems, and Peripherals to form complete operational platforms
Model unmanned vehicles (UAVs, RPAS, UGVs) and support system-level validation
Perform HIL simulations and support system verification activities
Define flight planning and Systems Integration procedures
Conduct functional tests and flight tests
Tune control gains and flight parameters
Diagnose and resolve complex engineering, aerodynamic, electronic, and system-level issues
Provide technical support to customers across the U.S. (remote and on-site)
Interface with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a safety-critical environment
Qualification
Required
Experience working with MATLAB / Simulink
Solid aeronautical engineering background
Knowledge of control algorithms (PID controllers, system dynamics)
Willingness to travel within the U.S
Hands-on, problem-solving mindset in complex technical environments
Preferred
Experience with UAVs, RPAS, UGVs, or radio-controlled systems
Knowledge of communication protocols (CAN bus, serial interfaces, etc.)
Experience with X-Plane or similar simulation environments
Strong communication skills and customer-facing experience
Company
Embention USA
Empowering the next generation of autonomous flight with NDAA-compliant autopilots, designed for high-reliability missions and seamless integration.
Founded in 2025
2-10 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase