# Senior Flight Control Engineer

**Company:** [Executive Recruiting Group](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/dtTtDRAhApjZ5Xok8Pi4AX.md)
**Location:** Boulder, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

We are seeking a Senior Flight Control Engineer in our Boulder, Colorado facility.

Key Accountabilities 

-   Own Flight Control Laws development activities from requirements flown down, implementation up to integration and testing 

-   Contribute to control architectures from high level needs and characteristics 

-   Contribute to linear design – trimming and linearizing flight dynamics models, control laws synthesis and linear analyses 

-   Contribute to nonlinear design and verification, and clearance testing 

-   Actively work on improving processes, methods, and tools for flight control

## Requirements

-   BS / MS in Aeronautical Engineering or related fields 
-   10+ years of professional experience in Flight Control Law development in fly-by-wire programs 
-   Expert-level knowledge of fixed-wing handling qualities.  
-   Industry experience with and understanding of aircraft electronic flight control systems. 
-   Background in aerodynamics and flight dynamics (understand the physics you want to control). 
-   Version Control and Requirements Management: experience with version control systems like Git and requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama. Ability to maintain traceability and manage complex datasets is crucial. 
-   Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interface with senior leaders, partners, and suppliers with clarity and confidence. 
-   Attention to Detail: a meticulous approach to ensure the accuracy and completeness of engineering artifacts. 
-   Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.