This full-time position for a Flight Control Engineer is based in Mountain View, CA. 

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This position will require you to do design, development, analysis and testing of flight control for the ASKA™ A5 drive and fly vehicle. You'll work in all areas of the system development cycle including detail design, integration, flight testing and certification efforts.

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ON THE JOB:

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• Develop flight control and navigation algorithms including linear analysis and non-linear analysis, develop design and analysis tools, and conduct mathematical modeling

• Develop mathematical modeling and six-DOF simulation of flight vehicle dynamics

• Perform navigation and control system analysis and optimization, perform simulation development and validation

• Execute flight data analysis, develop documentation of all facets of work performed, develop flight test plans, and provide flight test support

• Troubleshoot navigation and flight control anomalies via flight data analysis, correlation with flight software operation and generating corrective actions

• Deep knowledge of flight control and navigation sensor systems, and perform analysis in connection with these systems

• Create and review Certification Plans, Qualification Test Procedures and Qualification Test Reports

• Review qualification by similarity and/or analysis reports

• Review system safety documents (PSSA, SFHA, AFHA, SSA and Particular Risk Analysis)

• Create, review and approve ground test procedures, flight test procedures and their corresponding test reports.

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FLIGHT TESTING:

• Determine test specification definition

• Discuss, write and review test plans and preparation activities with the engineering team

• Prepare and review pre- and post-flight briefings

• Monitor live flight data, typically via telemetry, during flight test on aircraft

• Identify non-conformities, quality escapes, etc. to create rejection tags

• Make assessments to ensure safety of flight determination

• Write flight test results reports.

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FLIGHT SCIENCES:

• Expertise in area of stability & control and aircraft handling characteristics

• Support, plan, execute and analyze Wind Tunnel Activities.

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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years of work experience as a Flight Control Engineer

• Proficient in software such as C++, MATLAB, Python

• Hands-on experience applying classical and modern control theory to an autonomous  system

• Extensive knowledge of aircraft flight testing

• High proficiency in aerodynamics, aircraft performance and flight controls

• Proficiency in 3D cut software, Solidworks and Siemens NX

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

• Extensive experience with AI integration into Flight Control.

 

Competitive salary and benefits.

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Please note before applying

• We are not offering relocation.

• Open only to US citizens, living in the US, or Green Card holders.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This full-time position for a Software Integration Engineer is based in Mountain View, CA. 

 

The Software Integration Engineer will be working closely with system engineers to develop the vehicle software and communication architecture between multiple controller units.  A strong working knowledge of CAN communication, software and firmware development is required. SPI and I2C is a plus. The position will focus on the development of PIDs, controls, message structure and bus loading.

 

Previous experience

• Experience in aerospace or automotive software developments

• Must have worked on development and testing of master - slave or master - multiple slave or multiple master - multiple slave system.

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Responsibilities

• Design of vehicle systems software architecture and CAN communication

 

Minimum qualifications

• Proficiency in designing software architecture

• Experience in designing ARINC or CAN communication protocols among multiple party controllers

• Experience in creating .dbc files and performing HIL, SIL simulation testing

• Proficiency in vehicle diagnostics (OBDII, etc.)

• Proficiency in interface control, change control, and requirements control

 

Desired/optional qualifications

Development experience using:

• CANopen, CANaerospace

• ARINC 664/825

• RS232/422/485

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• Experience in MATLAB/Simulink

• Familiar with power management and battery management system

• Familiar with propulsion motor control

• Familiar with internal combustion engine control

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Please note before applying

• We are not offering relocation.

• Open only to US citizens, living in the US, or Green Card holders.

 

Competitive salary and benefits.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.