We are hiring a Technical Expert in Flight Control Laws with deep experience in the design, development, analysis, verification, and validation of control laws for Fly-By-Wire aircraft. This role will support CLaws, autopilot, navigation design, R&D projects, certification activities, simulator testing, and flight test data analysis.Must-Have SkillsFlight Control Laws (FBW) DevelopmentMATLAB & SimulinkAircraft Flight Dynamics & Control Systems (SISO/MIMO)DO-178B / ARP4754A (V&V & Certification)C++ ProgrammingResponsibilitiesDevelop and improve new and existing Flight Control Laws designs and related assessment tools using Matlab and C++Support CLaws, autopilot, and navigation design development for R&D projectsDevelop Flight Control Laws and system requirementsPerform Flight Control Laws requirements validation and verification for updates and recent designsVerify and deliver CLaws in accordance with DO-178B and SAE ARP 4754 standardsDesign and develop pilot-in-the-loop CLaws based on handling quality requirements, flight and structural envelope protection requirements, performance requirements, test pilot assessments, and aircraft-level requirementsEvaluate CLaws and Fly-By-Wire system failures, system stability, and performance using analytical methods, desktop simulations, pilot-in-the-loop simulator tests, and flight test dataSupport integration of CLaws into test rigs and supplier hardware,



including PFCC and related systemsRequired QualificationsBachelor's or master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline10+ years of relevant experience developing Flight Control Laws for Fly-By-Wire aircraftStrong knowledge of aircraft flight dynamics and aerodynamicsExperience with classical and modern control systems design techniques for SISO and MIMO systemsFamiliarity with advanced control laws techniques and methodsStrong understanding of control law evaluation techniques, including linear and non-linear methods and testing proceduresUnderstanding of aircraft stability, handling qualities, and pilot-in-the-loop controlExperience with DO-178B, system requirements verification and validation, and certification of complex softwareProficiency with Matlab and Simulink for simulation, aircraft/system modeling, and control law developmentProgramming experience with Matlab scripts and C++Fluent written and spoken communication skills in French and EnglishAbility to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environmentPreferred QualificationsPhD in Aerospace EngineeringExperience with SAE ARP 4754Experience with state estimation or Kalman filteringExperience supporting autopilot or navigation designExperience integrating CLaws into test rigs or supplier hardware #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Flight Control Laws Engineer - Fly-By-Wire Aircraft (Montreal)
🏢 PeoplePilot
📍 Montreal