Senior Flight Control Development Engineer Job at Sopra Steria (Munich)

Senior Aerospace Engineer - Flight Mechanics

Do you want to be part of a proven team working on the next generation of space ...

Location

United States , Brook Park, Ohio

Salary:

Not provided

Arcfield

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10-12 years years of applicable experience with a Bachelors of Science in an a related field, 8-10 with a Masters, 5-7 with a PhD
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance
Strong technical understanding in orbital mechanics, vehicle dynamics, GNC, aerodynamics, and rocket propulsion
Excellent capability in model development, computer programming, and data analysis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiar with C/C++, Fortran, Ada, and Matlab

Job Responsibility

Develop required environmental and vehicle models and integrate them with flight software to perform nominal and Monte Carlo dispersed software guided launch vehicle trajectory simulations
Process the simulation data and perform Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) and trajectory/performance analyses to ensure compliance with mission design requirements
Interface with Launch Service Provider (LSP) personnel and resolve related technical issues in support of mission integration activities
Participate in related LSP technical reviews and support discipline analysis working group meetings
Document and present responsible IV&V activities and analyses
Provide technical support to the management as requested

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer- Flight Autonomy

Merlin Labs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong experience in DO-1...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or related field
3-5 years of embedded or flight software development experience within a DO-178C environment
Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded, real-time, safety-critical systems
Understanding of avionics protocols and architectures (ARINC 429, ARINC 653, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet)
Experience designing and implementing software for real-time operating systems (RTOS), with strong knowledge of low level topics such as device driver development, interrupt handling, memory management, and performance estimation
Strong experience with requirements management, including authoring high-quality software requirements, maintaining traceability, and using tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Polarion
Experience with hardware/software integration, debugging on target hardware, and use of analysis tools (logic analyzers, bus analyzers)
Experience with Python scripting, tool automation and test automation
Experience with CI/CD environments and automated code quality checks

Job Responsibility

Develop, integrate, and verify flight-critical software using C/C++ following DO-178C processes
Build application-level flight software and ensure robust integration with underlying avionics hardware interfaces
Create, maintain and review software requirements, code and certification artifacts adhering to certification plans and standards
Troubleshoot integration issues on test benches and aircraft
Develop automated workflows for software integration and build processes
Collaborate with engineers from cross functional groups such as systems, safety, hardware, flight controls and test to ensure product and program level needs are met
Contribute to planning and execution of SOI audits and certification reviews
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software requirements, architecture, build processes and design decisions
Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), processor-in-the-loop (PIL), and flight testing activities

Fulltime

Senior Aerodynamics Modeling and Optimization Engineer

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

Not provided

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS / MS / PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a related field
4+ years of experience with BS, or 3+ years of experience with MS, or 1+ years of experience with PhD modeling rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL aerodynamics at full-vehicle level
Strong understanding of fundamentals of fixed-wing and rotorcraft aerodynamics, performance, stability & control
Experience in eVTOL and/or multicopter vehicle aerodynamics design and analysis, including 6 DoF vehicle trimming and trajectory optimization
Experience with gradient-based and gradient-free optimization techniques
Experience with surrogate modeling techniques (like Kriging methods) and statistical analysis
Experience with experimental data processing and reduction techniques
Proficiency in Python programming
Experience with software development, object-oriented, version control best practices, as well as Git, CICD, Conda
Excellent work planning and issue resolution skills

Job Responsibility

Perform low/mid/high fidelity aerodynamic simulations of Archer eVTOL aircraft
Develop linear/non-linear aerodynamic models to predict aircraft behavior and performance throughout the flight envelope
Analyze experimental data (either from flight test or wind tunnel) to identify sources of model errors, validate, and improve aerodynamic models of the vehicle
Develop efficient methods to feed flight test data back into aerodynamic simulation models of various fidelity and complexity
Contribute to the development of Archer aerodynamic software stack, improving methods and workflows
Coordinate with other cross-functional teams and pilots for flight simulator aerodynamic modeling updates and issue resolution

Fulltime

Director of Flight Test

Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enabl...

Location

United States , North Kingstown

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
10 + years of aerospace flight test experience, with significant focus on experimental or developmental aircraft programs
Demonstrated success managing first-flight and experimental test programs for prototype aircraft
Deep knowledge of flight sciences, test instrumentation, telemetry, and data analysis specific to experimental testing
Expertise in FAA Part 21, Part 23/25, Part 27/29, or equivalent experimental certification processes
Proven leadership of multidisciplinary test teams in high-risk experimental environments
Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to brief both technical teams and executive stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Lead all experimental and prototype flight test activities, from concept through certification
Develop and execute test strategies for first flights, envelope expansion, systems validation, and performance testing
Oversee creation of flight test plans, safety risk assessments, hazard analyses, and flight readiness reviews
Partner closely with engineering teams to validate new designs, avionics, autonomy, propulsion, and control systems under test
Direct the work of test pilots, flight test engineers, instrumentation specialists, and ground crews during experimental campaigns
Ensure adherence to FAA/EASA/DoD experimental test standards and experimental certificate requirements
Manage relationships with regulatory authorities, DERs, and other stakeholders to align test programs with certification objectives
Provide leadership in accident/incident prevention, emergency response planning, and operational risk management
Present technical and program-level updates to senior leadership, partners, and certification bodies
Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and technical excellence within the test organization

What we offer

health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match

Fulltime

Senior Flight Control Software Engineer

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...

Location

Brazil , São Paulo

Salary:

Not provided

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4+ years of experience in a flight control software or a related field
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
Proficiency with C/C++
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
Fluency with widely used scripting languages like bash and Python
Experience developing software complying with safety standards like DO-178C to high criticality levels (DAL-A/B)
Understanding of communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN, ARINC-429, AFDX, Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc.)
Familiarity with debuggers and lab instruments such oscilloscopes and bus analyzers
Experience with Model Based Software development and certification (DO-331)

Job Responsibility

Develop safety critical software components for Archer’s flight control system
Participate in planning, design, scheduling, prioritizing, and tracking the project
Work with system engineers to decompose item requirements into high level and low level software requirements in compliance with DO-178C
Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and integrate the complex hardware/software flight control system
Development of software plans, processes & guidelines
Software requirements decomposition, analysis, definition, and traceability
Software design and development, performance, risk, safety, operation and cost optimization trade studies, and lead / conduct design reviews
Software analyses, requirements-based testing, and structural coverage analysis
Contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes to increase safety and efficiency

Internship UAV Controls Engineer

You will work in our team of experienced 3D vision engineers, 3D computer graphi...

Location

Netherlands , Delft

Salary:

1000.00 EUR / Month

Fiducial

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Foundational understanding of flight dynamics, control theory, and real-time systems
Hands-on experience (academic, hobby, or project-based) designing control loops for UAVs or similar dynamic systems
Familiarity with flight control stacks such as PX4, Ardupilot, or other open-source autopilots
Strong programming skills in C++ or Python
Awareness of state estimation and filtering concepts (e.g., sensor fusion, complementary filters, or EKF basics)
Comfort working with UAV simulators or an eagerness to learn SITL/HIL testing workflows
Curiosity and motivation to learn quickly, explore new areas, and seek guidance when needed
A hands-on attitude, persistence, and enthusiasm for building and improving real flying systems
Full-time availability (40 hours)

Job Responsibility

Contributing to the development and tuning of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms for autonomous flight, including takeoff, landing, and waypoint following
Assisting in integrating control and navigation modules with perception and state estimation systems
Using simulation environments (SITL/HIL) to test and validate flight control behavior before hardware deployment
Reviewing and interpreting flight logs and telemetry to help assess control performance and identify issues
Working closely with hardware and flight test teams to configure and calibrate UAV platforms
Supporting flight test campaigns through setup, monitoring, and post-flight data analysis
Helping improve internal tools for simulation, control diagnostics, and flight visualization
Learning from and collaborating with senior engineers to iterate between simulation and real-world testing and continuously improve flight performance

What we offer

10 vacation days during internship period
(Really) flexible working hours and option to work from home 2 days per week
Have a direct and significant influence on highly innovative products
The opportunity to iterate quickly with tight feedback loops, close to the product
Responsibility over the things you implement, you are the expert on what you build

Fulltime

Senior GNC Engineer

Contribute to the design and development of flight control systems for Mach’s fi...

Location

United States , Huntington Beach

Salary:

150000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Mach Industries

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field
4–7+ years designing and deploying flight control systems for fixed-wing aircraft or high-performance UAVs, including exposure to flight test
Strong understanding of flight dynamics, stability and controllability, and actuator/sensor modeling
Proficiency in C++ for embedded or real-time systems
strong MATLAB and/or Python skills for modeling, system identification, and analysis
Experience supporting verification workflows such as SIL/HIL testing, requirements validation, and safety-critical reviews
Familiarity with modern software development practices (git, code reviews, issue tracking) and telemetry/data analysis

Job Responsibility

Contribute to the design and development of flight control systems for Mach’s fixed-wing aircraft
Contribute to control system architecture and requirements for fixed-wing vehicles, including primary flight control, envelope protection, autothrottle/energy management, and mode logic
Design and implement control laws that account for actuator limits, time delays, and sensor noise
Support system identification and aerodynamic model development using wind-tunnel, CFD, and flight-test data
develop and maintain linearized models
Implement and test fault-handling and reconfiguration strategies (sensor/actuator monitoring, control allocation, redundancy management) with an emphasis on safe degradation
Execute verification & validation activities, including SIL/HIL testing, Monte Carlo analysis, and support of flight-readiness reviews
Participate in flight-test planning and execution
analyze flight data, tune controllers, and iterate designs under supervision of senior technical leads
Collaborate in design reviews and code reviews

What we offer

Offers Equity
healthcare, dental and vision plans
retirement savings
paid time off
funds for continuing education, training, and career growth

Fulltime

Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

As a Controls and Instrumentation Engineer you will perform C&I functions for sp...

Location

United States , Huntsville

Salary:

Not provided

Amentum

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Prefer an Electrical Engineering student from an ABET accredited institution at the junior/senior level
Experience with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with OSHA and ANSI standards

Job Responsibility

Perform C&I functions for space flight and non-space flight hardware for the NASA Propulsion Test branch at Marshall Space Flight Center
Support senior engineers with the testing of launch vehicle systems, sub-systems and elements
Support senior engineers with the development of test article controls, instrumentation, and data systems
Support senior engineers with the preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Facility Operation Procedures (FOPs), Facility Activation Plans (FAPs), and Data analyses
Coordination with NASA project level customers across organizations to ensure mission success
Work with a diverse team of civil servants and contractors to design, develop, setup, and perform propulsion and structural testing on space flight qualification hardware, and other mission critical hardware
Participate in safety meetings, task meetings, design reviews, and test readiness reviews as requested to support ASED and customer requirements
Develop and deliver reports and presentations as requested to support ASED and customer requirements via Power Point and other various software packages
Perform safety and certification training to support ASED and customer requirements

What we offer

Wellness programs
11 paid holidays
Paid time off
Employee perks
Flexible schedules
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan

Fulltime

Senior Flight Control Development Engineer

Sopra Steria

Location:
Germany , Munich

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
May 13, 2026

Expiration:
May 17, 2026

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