Flight Controls Engineer - Autonomy

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Support integration and validation of flight control systems enabling autonomous and semi-autonomous operation
• Contribute to autonomy architecture, including mode management, state machines, and decision logic
• Integrate flight control systems with Flight Management Systems (FMS), navigation systems, and offboard/ground control interfaces
• Support system-level requirements development, traceability, and verification for autonomy features
• Develop and execute test plans across simulation, Iron Bird, and flight test environments
• Analyze flight test data to evaluate control system and autonomy performance
• Ensure compliance with certification standards and safety-critical development practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mature autonomy capabilities from concept through flight

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field
• Experience with flight control systems or guidance, navigation, and control (GNC)
• Strong understanding of control systems and aircraft dynamics
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling and simulation tools
• Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time software environments
• Experience developing or integrating autonomous systems, robotics, or decision-making algorithms

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Experience with eVTOL, UAV, or advanced aircraft programs
• Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-331, ARP4754, or similar certification frameworks
• Experience with state estimation, sensor fusion, or path planning algorithms
• Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), Iron Bird, or flight test campaigns
• Programming experience in C/C++ or Python
• Understanding of communication systems for autonomy (radio links, datalinks, ground control systems)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Based in South Burlington, VT; on-site presence required to support labs, rigs, and integrated testing. Occasional travel to test sites and suppliers as needed.

Compensation:

$125,000 - $150,000 USD