Principal Flight Controls Engineer
- Countries
- USA
- Job Types
- software & tech, operations
- Experience
- expert
- Organization Types
- aerospace, climate & sustainability, startups
- Location
- Manassas
- Posted Date
- Company
- Electra.aero
- Salary
- USD149,000.0 - USD186,000.0 annually
AI Summary
Job Description
Serve as a senior technical authority and flight controls certification expert for the EL9 aircraft. Own the functional certification approach, lead development of the certification plan, and translate regulatory requirements into certifiable functions. Provide technical oversight for verification, support system architecture decisions, and interface with certification authorities.
Hard Requirements
- B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or related STEM discipline
- 10+ years of experience in flight controls or related aerospace systems development
- Experience supporting aircraft certification and verification activities on safety-critical systems
- Strong understanding of aircraft flight control systems and architectures
- Demonstrated experience with certification planning and compliance for aerospace systems
- Ability to operate as a technical authority and in-house subject-matter expert
- Excellent communication skills, including authority-facing technical discussions
- Experience with MATLAB / Simulink-based control development and verification environments
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across IPTs and disciplines
Soft Requirements
- Advanced degree preferred
- Experience with fly-by-wire aircraft
- Experience with system-level verification and integration testing
- Familiarity with eSTOL, powered-lift, or novel aircraft configurations
- Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), certification procedures, and industry standards
- Prior experience acting as a certification focal or technical lead
- US Person (Citizen or Green Card) preferred
- Licensed Pilot preferred