Flight Controls Engineer Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the flight controls engineer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical Analysis Expertise and Engineering Support for the Implementation of Navigation and Lighting Systems into the NAS.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experienced with GNC system architecture, hardware and software
• Experienced with selection of hardware components and vendor management
• Experience working test and integration for vehicle systems
• GN&C modeling and simulation experience
• Experience coordinating with other teams including hardware design, subsystems, R&M, safety and flight test
• Theoretical understanding of aircraft flight control systems
• Knowledge of avionics and aircraft systems, specifically flight dynamics, propulsion, and ground reaction forces
• Proficiency with C/C++, Linux/Unix, and shell scripting

I would like to submit my application for the flight controls engineer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for assistance services for theoretical, engineering and statistical analysis to assess and characterize navigation and guidance systems and components.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Develop new procedures as functionality is added or modified
• Fly" the C-17 simulator for trouble shooting or for customer support in a test or maintenance environment
• Ensure that all of the sensors and computers that enable navigation and guidance will work independently and when integrated into a complex system
• Prior avionics test lab experience
• Prior flight controls testing experience
• Experience with system core and interface testing
• Highly attentive to details and quality of work output
• Experience with data and memory interfaces

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the flight controls engineer position.

Previously, I was responsible for risk Analysis of flight systems and prepares associated Hazards Analysis reports and assists in development of Fault Tree Analysis reports.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Exceptional problem solving and troubleshooting skills, especially with limited relevant information
• Experience in navigation design and performance analysis related to aerospace vehicles GPS and GPS augmentation methods
• Perform LLT and HLT execution on desktop environment and target electronic hardware integrated with real sensors and actuators in a lab environment
• Experience with DO-178 Level A software or other embedded software development and testing is preferred
• Familiarity with RTCA DO-178, RTCA DO-254, SAE ARP4754A, SAE ARP4761, 14 CFR Part 27 and Part 29 for commercial and military qualification and certification of aircraft systems is preferred
• Experience with Primary Development Environment is preferred
• PC proficiency in MATLAB, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Works collaboratively and professionally in a team environment

Please consider me for the flight controls engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical analysis and expertise on engineering issues including evaluation of all systems and sub-systems to be integrated into DDG 51 Class ships with a concentration in Flight upgrade Support.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Willingness to learn, take direction and constructive criticism, self-motivated, organizational skills, will question the status quo, take initiative, be a self-starter
• Familiarity/coursework in control systems design and analysis, aircraft flight dynamics, and aircraft flight controls is highly desirable
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink® is essential and working knowledge of ‘C’ programming language is highly desirable
• Aircraft industry passion (Fixed Wing, Rotorcraft, Unmanned), Mechanical, Robotics, Programming
• DO-178B/C experience
• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics
• Experience or education in hands-on experience with Electrical Engineering lab equipment
• Experience using oscilloscopes, function generators and/or Digital Multimeter (DMMs)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the flight controls engineer position.

Previously, I was responsible for assistance and technical knowledge to Systems Engineering and provide assists the Customer Support department in developing Flight Analysis Profile/Program (FAP) as well as flight data analysis using data from an aircraft.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with embedded microprocessor design
• Interpret, investigate, and prescribe DO-160 (or similar) EMI and environmental tests
• Experience in the development of commercial/military airborne systems
• Knowledge of aircraft and aerospace systems with emphasis on flight dynamics, propulsion, and ground reaction forces
• Knowledge of reversible and irreversible flight control systems
• Experience with planning and conducting flight tests and post test data evaluation
• Proficiency with Simulink, MATLAB, C/C++, Linux/Unix, Fortran
• Experience with 3D solid modeling – CATIA experience preferred