Description
Job Overview
As a Flight Control Systems Engineer at Helsing, you will play a crucial role in shaping and delivering a fly-by-wire flight control system, from initial architecture to first flight. You will lead the system's development, collaborate with engineering teams and industrial partners, and ensure certification and compliance with aviation standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Define the system architecture and requirements for flight control, vehicle management, and flight management functions
- Guide the systems engineering lifecycle, ensuring delivery aligns with programme milestones
- Produce certification and compliance evidence to ARP4754, ARP4761, DO-178C, and DO-254 standards
- Coordinate avionics hardware and software integration with suppliers and partners
- Report progress and technical changes to Chief Engineering and Programme Management
Requirements
- Experience designing and developing flight control hardware and software for airborne platforms
- Practical application of system-level and item-level standards to safety-critical systems
- Deep knowledge of flight control laws and air vehicle management systems
- Experience with certification processes for civil or military aviation authorities
- Strong communication skills for technical results and stakeholder management
Nice to Have
- Experience with uncrewed or optionally crewed platforms
- Familiarity with model-based systems engineering tools and methods
Benefits
- Competitive salary and VSOP options
- Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
- Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
- Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
- Social: regular company events and monthly social allowances
- Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
- Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work