We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer (Flight Control Systems with extensive years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the defence industry and Flight Control, Design, Requirements, Verification, Validation and Testing - Ideally with strong expertise across the V life cycle, and Authoring Documentation. We are looking for a Engineer who promotes a mindset of attention to detail, communication, and teamwork within there team. Candidates with a good understanding of working within the Flight Control Systems area, with experience across the 'V' lifecycle processes and methodologies should apply.

Key Responsibilities:

We are looking for a flight controls systems engineer to support our customer with design, development, testing and certification of aircraft control systems, used to stabilise, guide and automate aircraft movement within defined safety and operational performance parameters.

Aspects of the role may include:

• Assisting to develop software and algorithms to support flight control systems development.
• Definition of auto-throttle and wave-off logic
• Definition of Flight Control System (FCS) software integration and sensors for dynamic glidepath tracking 
• Creating control laws and algorithms
• Using MBSE tools such as Enterprise Architect, MATLAB and Simulink.
• Cross functional collaboration
• Requirements Management 
• Verification and Validation
• Authoring Test Scrips
• Running and Managing Tests
• Debugging
• Report writing
• Preparing certification documentation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Proven experience in systems engineering, preferably within the defence or aerospace industry ideally registered with INCOSE

• Significant experience, working with flight control systems.
• Demonstrable experience in systems engineering tools and methodologies, such as requirements management, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and system modelling languages (e.g., SysML).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and propose innovative solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Experience with project management practices and tools, including schedule management, risk analysis, and resource allocation
• Eligibility for security clearance (dependent on project requirements)

• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as ARP4754, MIL-STD, DO-178C, DO-331 and DO-254, is desirable
• Experience of R&D in flight control systems would be an advantage,

A minimum of 10 years engineering experience post Grad Programme.

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges 
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects 
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses 
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

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• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive