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

- **Company:** HCL America Inc.
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $154,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Programming Tools, Embedded Software, MATLAB, Simulink, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), DO-178B
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4e0128846dee706d

## About the Role

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

## Description

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)


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