Flight Controls Engineer

One Way Aerospace is rebooting the arsenal of democracy by providing long-range, precision strike drones mass-produced in Ukraine. Are you interested in building a system that will save lives and restore the sovereignty of Ukraine?

Ready to change the world?

About the Role:

One Way Aerospace is at the forefront of a logistics transformation, using autonomous aircraft to deliver on-demand defense systems to nations around the world. Our goal is to revolutionize the defense supply chain to ensure the drones are delivered to everyone, everywhere.

One Way Aerospace is looking for a qualified Flight Controls Engineer who is self-motivated, highly ambitious, and excited by the prospect of revolutionizing the global defense supply chain through the deployment of autonomous aircraft. The role of the Flight Controls Engineer will be to design, implement, and test flight contrived winged wing aircraft that also have vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities. You will contribute to an inclusive, highly dynamic, and results-driven international team.

What you will be required to do:

Implementation of new software or algorithms to support mission-specific capabilities

• Integration of sensors in aircraft’s state estimator
• Development of guides, instructions, and training materials for the flight operations team
• Post-flight data review
• Support the development and certification of aircraft
• Develop and maintain flight controls regression test – suite

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s highly advantageous) in a relevant technical field, such as Aeronautical, Mechanical, Software, or Controls Engineering
• Advanced knowledge in C++ and Python
• Previous experience with Git and/or SVN
• Proficiency with Linux
• Previous practical application of classical or modern control theory to an autonomous system

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of professional experience with classical dynamics, modeling, and simulation, and developing controls solutions in C++ and Python
• Experience implementing controls algorithms based on scientific publications
• Creation of robotics models in ROS
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Interested?

If you believe you suit the criteria, are passionate about changing people’s lives, and have what it takes to transform the global defense supply chain we would love to hear from you! Please complete the form below and attach a one page CV, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

We value diversity at One Way Aerospace and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in this field. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

One Way Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our sensibilities.