Lead Next-Generation Aviation Innovation as a Technical Expert – Flight Control Laws Design & Development

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an elite Technical Expert – Engineering, Flight Control Laws Design & Development to join our team in partnership with a leader in the aviation industry. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of Fly-By-Wire aircraft systems through advanced control law development, simulation, certification, and flight performance optimization. If you are a seasoned aerospace engineer with deep expertise in controls design and flight dynamics, this is the role where your ideas will move aviation forward.

Job Title: Technical Expert, Engineering, Flight Control Laws Design & Development
Job Type: Contractor, Contractor-to-Hire, or Direct Placement
Locations: Wichita, USA

Your Impact

As a Technical Expert in Flight Control Laws, you will lead the design and advancement of control systems that define aircraft handling, safety, stability, and performance. Your expertise will directly influence next-generation aircraft development, research initiatives, certification programs, and in-service product enhancements.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and improve new and existing Flight Control Laws (CLaws) and supporting assessment tools using MATLAB and C++

• Support autopilot, navigation, and control law development for research and development programs

• Define and refine control laws and system requirements

• Perform validation and verification (V&V) for updates and new control law designs

• Deliver control laws in compliance with DO-178B and SAE ARP4754 standards

• Design pilot-in-the-loop control laws based on handling qualities, structural envelope protection, performance, and aircraft-level requirements

• Evaluate system failures, aircraft stability, and performance using simulations, analytical methods, pilot-in-the-loop testing, and flight test data

• Support integration of control laws into test rigs and supplier hardware platforms

• Collaborate cross-functionally with avionics, systems, flight test, certification, and supplier teams

• Drive innovation in advanced flight control methodologies for future aircraft programs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering (PhD preferred)

• Minimum 10 years of experience developing Flight Control Laws for Fly-By-Wire aircraft

• Deep expertise in aircraft flight dynamics and aerodynamics

• Strong knowledge of classical and modern control system design techniques for SISO and MIMO systems

• Experience with advanced control law methods and evaluation techniques

• Strong understanding of aircraft stability, handling qualities, and pilot-in-the-loop control systems

• Knowledge of DO-178B standards, certification processes, and software verification methods

• Advanced proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and aircraft/system modeling tools

• Strong programming skills in MATLAB scripting and C++

• Fluent in written and spoken French and English

• Self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Aerospace Engineering

• Experience with Kalman filtering and state estimation techniques

• Background supporting flight test programs or certification campaigns

• Experience integrating control laws with Collins, Thales, NRC, CMC, or similar hardware platforms

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect world-class engineering talent with industry leaders redefining aerospace excellence. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible hiring options: contract, contract-to-hire, or direct placement

• Hybrid work flexibility in Montreal

• Opportunity to lead cutting-edge Fly-By-Wire innovation programs

• Work alongside top aerospace engineers and global technology partners

• Competitive compensation based on experience and employment type

• Career advancement through high-visibility technical leadership opportunities

• A collaborative culture that values innovation, expertise, and professional growth

Ready to Define the Future of Flight?

If you’re ready to bring your flight controls expertise to a role where innovation meets impact, apply today and elevate your career with PDS Tech Commercial.

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