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Senior Flight Control Engineer
Callen-Lenz. Develop Callen-Lenz flight control and simulation software .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing flight control and simulation software, with a strong foundation in aeronautics and control theory. Proficient in model-based design using MATLAB and Simulink, with leadership experience in software project management and team mentoring.
Highest-signal resume keywords
MATLAB & SimulinkControl Systems DesignLeadership & MentoringUAV ExperienceReal-Time & Embedded Software
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Hard Skills
Flight Control Software DevelopmentSoftware DocumentationFlight Dynamics ModelingSoftware Testing & ComplianceModel-Based Design
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationProblem-Solving AbilityTeam CollaborationSelf-MotivationCommitment to Health and Safety
Tools & Technologies
SimulinkSoftware Development ToolsControl Theory Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Baseline Personnel Security StandardSecurity Clearance Eligibility
Industry Keywords
AeronauticsUAVsSafety Related Engineering PracticesEmbedded Software
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop Callen-Lenz flight control and simulation software
- Lead software project teams to design and document software
- Communicate with stakeholders and other departments to ensure software meets requirements
- Perform model-based design of flight control software using Simulink or similar
- Lead the design and maintenance of autopilot simulation software
- Coordinate and contribute to flight performance studies
- Develop flight dynamics models for company products
- Oversee and coach team members in the use of related software development tools
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to define software requirements
- Review software source code and model designs
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines
- Lead testing and test recording to ensure correct operation and requirements compliance
- Lead the software team within projects to deliver activities to agreed cost and schedule
- Support the Project Manager in scoping, defining and estimating project tasks
- Perform other duties where required
- Demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety
- Report hazards and incidents correctly
- Participate in health and safety training when required
Requirements
What you’ll need- BSc or MSc degree in an Engineering related subject
- Experience in designing and documenting control systems
- Deep understanding of aeronautics and control theory
- Considerable experience of designing and documenting software
- Experience using MATLAB & Simulink
- Knowledge of a variety of programming languages and tools
- Understanding of real time and embedded software
- Knowledge of safety related engineering practices
- Leadership and mentoring of software engineers
- Previous experience or interest in UAVs
- Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK
- Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel
- Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK
- Excellent communicator
- Excellent problem-solving ability
- Ability to work well in a team
- Enthusiasm for their work and self-motivated
- By the start of employment, must have permission to work in the UK
- Must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard; higher security vetting may require 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency
Benefits
Comp & perks- 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
- Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
- Pension Scheme via Royal London
- Company contributed Share Incentive Plan
- Green Car Scheme
- Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
- Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
- Private Health Insurance via Bupa
- Private Dental insurance via Bupa
- Enhanced Maternity and paternity
- 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
- 1 paid volunteering day per year
- Access to an independent financial advisor year round
- Training & development opportunities