Technical Specialist - DO 178B, C++, Embedded Software

Develop and improve both new and existing CLaws design as well the corresponding assessment tools using Matlab and C++ programming Support CLaws, autopilot, and navigation design development for R&D projects Develop CLaws and systems requirements Perform CLaws requirements validation and verification (V&V) for any Claws updates and/or new Claws designs Verify and deliver the CLaws in accordance with the DO-178B standard and SAE ARP 4754 Design and develop pilot in the loop CLaws based on handling quality requirements, flight and structural envelope protection requirements, performance requirements, test pilot assessments and aircraft level requirements Evaluate CLaws and FBW system failures, system stability and performance with analytical methods, desktop simulations, pilot in the loop simulator tests and flight test data Support integration of CLAWS into various test rigs and supplier hardware (i.e. integrate into PFCC for Collins, Thales, NRC, CMC, etc)

You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, PhD degree is preferred in Aerospace Engineering You must have a minimum of 10 years of pertinent experience in the development of Flight Control Laws for FBW (Fly-By-Wire) aircraft You must be versed in aircraft flight dynamics with an in depth understanding of aerodynamics You must be versed in “classical” and “modern” control systems design techniques for SISO and MIMO systems and be familiar with advanced control laws techniques and methods You must have good understanding of control law evaluation techniques, linear and non-linear and testing procedures You must have a good understanding of aircraft stability, handling qualities, and control with a pilot-in-the-loop You should have a good understanding of DO-178B standards, system requirements verification and validation methods and certification of complex software You must be proficient in using Matlab and Simulink as a simulation, aircraft/system modeling and control law development tool You should possess a good understanding of state estimation or Kalman filtering