Flight Control Engineer

2 weeks ago

Glenrothes, United Kingdom Cranfield University Full time
Role Description

Cranfield University’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships is creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact .

An exciting opportunity to work as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate has arisen as part of a collaboration project between OTM Servo Mechanism Ltd and Cranfield University.  The project will focus on the development of flight control systems that are closely coupled with the aircraft effector actuators.

About Aerospace Centre for Aeronautics and OTM

You will work closely with the team at and the Dynamics Simulation and Control Group in Cranfield’s . OTM design and manufacture world-class actuator solutions for, among others, the aerospace sector. The Centre for Aeronautics is one of the world’s largest centres for postgraduate education and research in aircraft design, aerodynamics, advanced modelling and simulation tools and methods.

About the Role

You will lead the implementation of a flight control computer. This will include developing knowledge on the flight control avionics standards and requirements. You will also test practical flight control algorithms with simulation models and implement these into a modular flight control computer that complies with industry standards, as well as continue development of a hardware-in-the-loop system. This will involve design and development of flight control computer electronics and PCB design.

About You

It is essential you have demonstrative understanding of control or avionics systems modelling, development or simulation, in particular experience of coding and algorithm development for control systems or mechatronic systems using software tools such as MATLAB/Simulink. Knowledge of real time systems and communication would also be desirable in this role. This role would suit an individual with excellent software skills and the ability to code MATLAB/Simulink into embedded systems. Previous experience of control systems specification and design is desirable. The role will require the development of knowledge in control algorithm simulation and implementation to required industry standards.

You will have excellent project and time management skills, and the ability to work independently and to communicate complex information clearly. You will hold a Postgraduate degree (MEng/MSc) in aerospace engineering, control system, mechatronics or related subject.  It will be advantageous if you have a PhD in one of these areas.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more .

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity . Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working .

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

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