Senior Flight Control Systems Engineer

Quest Defense

. Perform integration of the FBW and Secondary Flight Controls system on the aircraft .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the integration and certification of Flight Control Systems, including FBW and Secondary Flight Controls, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Proficient in technical requirements development, testing procedures, and troubleshooting within aerospace engineering.

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FBW System IntegrationFlight Control System CertificationMATLAB/Simulink/StateflowARP4754 Development ProcessAerospace Engineering Degree

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Hard Skills

Flight Control System RequirementsTest Procedure DevelopmentTroubleshooting and Root-Cause AnalysisRedundant FBW ArchitecturesControl Laws and Fault Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Part 25 Certification KnowledgeARP4754A/ARP4754B FamiliarityDO-178C KnowledgeDO-254 Knowledge

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringAircraft Systems IntegrationElectrical SystemsHydraulic SystemsAvionics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform integration of the FBW and Secondary Flight Controls system on the aircraft
Support development of concepts, design approach, and philosophy with the Flight Control system supplier
Perform and review analyses to evaluate concept feasibility
Develop, validate, and verify Flight Control System technical requirements
Review and prepare technical requirements
Review and prepare test procedures
Execute test-rig and/or aircraft testing
Review and prepare test reports supporting certification activities
Resolve problems arising from in-service aircraft
Perform troubleshooting, root-cause determination, corrective-action definition, and execution
Ensure compliance with the ARP4754 development process
Support trade-off studies and life-cycle cost analysis for future programs
Ensure design processes and equipment implementation align with Bombardier requirements and standards
Work across flight controls, aircraft systems, avionics, electrical systems, software, safety, and verification teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in an aerospace-related field
Experience defining and certifying at least one FBW and/or Secondary Flight Control system
Understanding of system definition, integration, and certification, including aircraft systems and interfaces such as electrical, hydraulic, avionics, and auto-flight
Working knowledge of Part 25 certification process
Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow simulation environment
Familiarity with ARP4754A/ARP4754B, ARP4761/ARP4761A, DO-178C, and DO-254
Experience with redundant FBW architectures, flight control computers, control laws, sensors, actuators, and fault-management concepts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Employer-matched 401(k)
Certification assistance
Opportunities for advancement
Flexible, collaborative, people-first workplace
Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability coverage
Professional development support
Flexible, friendly workplace