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Flight Control Systems Engineer

Helsing· Market
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Full-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Flight Control Systems Engineer responsible for shaping and delivering a fly-by-wire flight control system from architecture to first flight, including certification and compliance evidence for aviation standards.

Responsibilities

  • Define the system architecture and requirements baseline for flight control, vehicle management and flight management functions, in collaboration with internal teams and industrial partners
  • Steer the systems engineering lifecycle from requirements capture through integration, verification and qualification, keeping delivery aligned with programme milestones
  • Produce certification and compliance evidence to ARP4754, ARP4761, DO-178C and DO-254, ensuring the platform meets aviation and regulatory standards
  • Coordinate avionics hardware and software integration with suppliers and partners, resolving technical risks before they reach the flight test campaign
  • Report progress, trade-offs and technical changes to Chief Engineering and Programme Management, so decisions are made on clear evidence

Qualifications

  • Have designed and developed flight control hardware and software for an airborne platform, covering systems engineering, safety and avionics integration
  • Apply system-level (ARP4754, ARP4761) and item-level (DO-178C, DO-254) standards to safety-critical systems in practice, not just in principle
  • Bring deep knowledge of flight control laws and air vehicle management systems
  • Have taken a system through certification with a civil or military aviation authority
  • Communicate technical results clearly to engineers, partners and non-specialist stakeholders alike

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
Last updated Oct 6, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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