Flight Control Systems Engineer

Stirling Dynamics

. Lead task identification and definition within project contexts .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeBristol • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £47,000 - £65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Flight Control Systems Engineering, including design, development, and certification for civil aircraft. Proficient in managing project tasks, budgets, and schedules while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

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Flight Control Systems EngineeringEquipment/System Design and DevelopmentRequirements Management Using DOORSExperience with DO178B/DO254Knowledge of ARP4754

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Hard Skills

Flight Control SystemsEquipment/System DesignCertification for Civil AircraftTechnical Proposal PreparationProject Risk IdentificationDesign Process DocumentationTest AnalysisQuality AssuranceTechnical ReviewBudget Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam CoordinationSelf-MotivationProfessionalismOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

DOORSJamaPolarionCameoQuality Systems (AS9100, ISO9001)

Industry Keywords

Civil AerospaceEVTOLFlight-ControlSimulator-ControlLanding-GearControl-SystemATA-27CS-23CS-25RTCA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead task identification and definition within project contexts
Engage with customers to understand technical requirements and deliver results
Support design, development, and certification activities, including validation and verification
Prepare and check design-process documentation
Run, support, and attend internal and external design reviews
Support certification planning, test analysis, and documentation
Support system- and equipment-level modifications
Resolve in-service issues
Prepare and review task scope, budgets, and schedules
Assign project tasks and coordinate/monitor other engineers' work
Identify technical project risks and propose mitigations
Act as technical reviewer within the DOA technical area
Review completed project documents for conformity and quality assurance
Assist management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor
Prepare technical proposals
Work on civil aerospace, eVTOL, marine, flight-control, simulator-control, landing-gear, and control-system projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced Flight Control Systems Engineer
Ideally degree qualified in a related discipline
Experience with fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft flight control systems and equipment (ATA-27)
Equipment/system design, development and/or certification for civil aircraft (CS-23, CS-25, SC-VTOL)
Fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft equipment/system design and development experience
Knowledge of ARP4754
Requirements creation and management using tools such as DOORS, Jama, Polarion, or Cameo
Awareness of RTCA, SAE, TSO, and ARINC requirements/specifications
Experience working within a quality system environment such as AS9100 or ISO9001
Ability to lead activities within a team, including work package creation, management, and delivery
Ability to balance work across multiple projects
Awareness of project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
Detailed knowledge of multiple technical areas
Ability to act as technical lead on projects
Compliance with company and engineering procedures and standards
Line management/supervision experience
Experience of DO178B/DO254 software/hardware design
Self-motivated, professional, and well-organised approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive package
Regular social events throughout the year
Flexible working options including hybrid working