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Aerospace / Advanced Air Mobility Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced

IPT Lead - Flight Control Systems (FCS)

to lead the development, integration, verification, and certification of flight control systems for aircraft programs. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in

Flight Dynamics, Control Laws, Fly-by-Wire systems, MATLAB/Simulink, aerospace certification, and cross-functional IPT leadership . Key Responsibilities

Lead the

Flight Control Systems (FCS) Integrated Product Team (IPT)

and manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, and technical delivery. Lead FCS architecture, including

fly-by-wire/fly-by-light systems, actuators, sensors, and interfaces . Drive

control law development, flight dynamics modeling, stability & control analysis, gain scheduling, and redundancy management . Coordinate with Aerodynamics, Structures, Avionics, Software, V&V;, and Certification teams. Lead

MIL, SIL, and HIL integration , ground testing, iron-bird testing, and flight-test support. Develop and manage

system requirements, control laws, simulation models, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) . Lead certification activities and ensure compliance with

ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, and DO-254 . Support safety analysis including

FHA, FMEA, and FTA . Work with customers, certification authorities, DERs/ARs, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Identify and manage technical, integration, and program risks. Support technical reviews, proposals, RFQs, effort estimation, and program planning.



Lead onsite/offshore engineering teams and ensure delivery against aircraft program milestones. Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in

Aerospace, Controls, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering . 12-18+ years of aerospace industry experience . Strong experience in

Flight Control Systems development and aircraft Current Product Development (NPD) . Proven experience leading

IPTs or cross-functional engineering teams . Strong knowledge of

Flight Dynamics and Control Theory . Experience with

Control Law Design, Fly-by-Wire architectures, and flight simulation . Hands-on experience with

MATLAB/Simulink . Knowledge of

sensors, actuation systems, ARINC/AFDX interfaces , and aircraft systems integration. Familiarity with

MBSE tools such as Cameo or Rhapsody . Strong technical leadership and stakeholder/customer communication skills. Preferred Qualifications

Experience with

eVTOL, UAV, or Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)

programs. Experience with

Digital Twins, Model-Based Design, or Autonomous Flight Control Systems . Familiarity with

3DX or Teamcenter . Experience with aircraft certification and regulatory programs involving

FAA, EASA, or DGCA . Certified

FCS architecture and control laws . Integrated and validated flight control system. Certification documentation and compliance artifacts. On-time FCS IPT deliverables aligned with aircraft program milestones. Team:

Flight Control Systems IPT - Systems, Controls, Integration, V&V;, and Certification Engineers

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📌 Flight Control Engineer (Winnipeg)
🏢 Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group
📍 Winnipeg