Senior Flight Control Laws Engineer – New Aircraft

iO Associates is excited to be supporting a pioneering aerospace organisation developing a clean‑sheet, next‑generation aircraft. As the team continues its rapid growth, we are seeking a Senior Flight Control Laws Engineer to help drive the design, development, and certification of advanced flight control technologies for a revolutionary aircraft platform.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the behaviour and safety of an all‑new aircraft category, using cutting‑edge model‑based engineering and a highly automated development pipeline.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to the full lifecycle of flight control laws development for both development and certification aircraft.
• Make key architecture and design decisions while working collaboratively with teams across flight dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, and avionics.
• Ensure development adheres to industry standards such as SAE ARP4754, DO‑178C, and DO‑331.
• Support certification efforts through documentation, safety assessments, and authority engagement.
• Mentor junior engineers and help shape best practices within the Flight Control Laws team.
• Integrate control laws within complex aircraft systems to meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar.
• Expertise in Control Theory (classical and modern) and strong proficiency with MATLAB & Simulink.
• Significant experience in flight control laws design, validation, and verification.
• Strong understanding of fixed‑wing and rotorcraft flight dynamics.
• Knowledge of aerospace software standards and certification frameworks (ARP4754, DO‑178C, DO‑331).
• Familiarity with CAA/FAA/EASA regulations.
• High motivation, analytical mindset, and confidence in making robust design decisions.