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Flight Controls Project Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Boyle-Sauer

Los Angeles, CA

Flight Controls Project Engineer

Coordinate the work of drafters, technicians, designers, analysts, manufacturing engineers and others who assist in specific assignments
A proven record of successful development programs working as a part of a project team
Operate either independently or as part of a design/development team, which includes other Department engineers
Be concerned with system or component performance and integration, both being achieved within budget and prescribed schedules
Communicate with the involved Division support personnel, keeping them informed of progress and educating them on the operation and performance of the design
Build a project plan for the successful testing of new products from start to finish
Possibly provide direct supervision of up to four subordinate engineers and/or project or product-engineering technicians. This would include setting their workload and priorities, counseling and conducting performance appraisals

Los Angeles, CA

Flight Controls Systems Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Durgan, Casper and Schinner

Los Angeles, CA

Flight Controls Systems Engineer

Review work performed by others and ensure work is to the highest standard
Perform kinematic studies and system performance analysis for powered and unpowered Flight Control Systems
Develops AFCS system wiring
Manages task execution to ensure on-time and on-target completion
Searches for problem root cause and develop corrective action plans and solutions
Develops and conducts test plans, procedures, and results for bench and flight test validation in support of FAA certification
Perform clean sheet component layouts for Flight Control Systems in support of schematic architecture

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Chicago, IL

Systems Design Engineer, Flight Controls

Chicago, IL

Kub, Hessel and Mayert

present

Chicago, IL

Systems Design Engineer, Flight Controls

present

Reviews work performed by others and ensures work is to the highest standard
Performs kinematic studies and system performance analysis for powered and unpowered Flight Control Systems
Leads or participates in design/development reviews with management and internal customers
Performs clean sheet component layouts for Flight Control Systems in support of schematic architecture
Performs trade studies for Flight Control Systems to identify optimal engineering solution
Searches for problem root cause and develops corrective action plans and solutions
Manages task execution to ensure on-time on on-target completion

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Florida International University

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Skills Skills

Proficient in use of CATIA Version 5
Proficient in use of Kinematic function within CATIA Version 5
Advanced knowledge of drafting rules
Advanced knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Functional knowledge of SAP
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products
Familiar with FAR Part 23 or Part 25
Use of Team Center

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Flight Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

You must have a Bachelor degree or a minimum of 3 years related experience if no degree
You must have previous experience with purchasing documents and associated terms and conditions, interpretation of contracts, operations management, business and finance
You must have experience in flight controls systems (mechanical, command-by-wire or Fly-by Wire)
You must have working knowledge of avionics systems
You must have basic understanding of flight sciences and stability and control
You must have 3-10 year experience

Mid-level Flight Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

Execute engineering tasks of moderate scope and complexity
Develop flight control and navigation algorithms including linear analysis and non-linear analysis
Develop mathematical modeling and six-DOF simulation of flight vehicle dynamics
Execute flight data analysis, develop documentation of all facets of work performed, develop flight test plans, and provide flight test support
Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Must have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties
Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems
Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects
A Professional Engineering License and original work published in professional engineering journals are desirable

Flight Controls Vehicle Management System & Computer Senior Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

VMS high-speed data bus requirements and integration
VMC design, development, and specification
VMC operational flight program software requirements and integration
VMC integrated power supply design and development
VMS integration lab requirements
VMS test methods and procedures
Bachelors Degree with 7+ years of experience in Flight Controls VMS/VMC Integration
Experience with Flight Controls VMS/VMC development, integration, design verification, qualification testing, and production
Experience with military or government programs

Flight Controls Vehicle Management System & Computer Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

VMS system requirements
Experience overseeing multiple tasks simultaneously to identify and resolve task conflicts and issues
Experience interfacing with customers and subcontractors; proposal technical leadership experience

Flight Controls Vehicle Management System & Computer Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

Experience with aircraft Flight Control VMS/VMC design, integration, and qualification
Experience with Subsystem (Fuel, Hydraulic, Power Subsystem) Control and Integration
Experience with communicating cross-functionally

Flight Controls Hardware Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

System-level design architecture, requirements, and requirements allocation to Flight Controls components
Requirements development for Flight Control Hardware performance design and qualification
Requirements development for critical Flight Control Hardware specifications
Studies to identify Flight Control Hardware supplier/vendor capabilities and product offerings
Component procurement packages to include creation of specifications, Supplier Statements of Work (SSOW), and data requirements
Flight Control Components hardware and software system-level verification and validation testing
Experience interfacing with customers and subcontractors; technical proposal leadership experience
Ability to relocate internationally

Flight Controls Hardware Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

Experience with new aircraft design and development
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Experience working in or with the Korean government or culture

Senior Flight Controls Hardware Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

Supplier component development, to include design reviews, qualification testing, and review of supplier documentation
Design and development of support equipment capability for component-level test, based on supplier Test Requirements Data (TRD)
Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years of experience in Flight Controls Hardware Integration
Exceptional communication skills to mentor and train other engineers
Experience working on diverse engineering teams

Senior Flight Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

Conceptualizes and articulates innovative resolutions to highly technical and complex engineering problems
Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between organizations
Provides leadership, direction and guidance for research into the solution of engineering problems
Advises or directs the planning for the implementation of engineering solutions, including strategic objectives and timetables. Participates or directs the allocation of technical resources and professional staff to achieve objectives
Prepares status/progress reports and ensure compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained
Acts as spokesperson and represents the technical capabilities of the organization to national audiences
Functions as a key participant in attracting and retaining engineering business as well as professional staff
Effectively counsels, mentors and transfers highly specialized technical engineering knowledge to management, professional and support staff
Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; eighteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, sixteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or thirteen or more years with a PhD
May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education. Must be a nationally recognized expert in one or more engineering fields as demonstrated by: (1) original work(s) published in national professional engineering journals; (2) invited presentations to national engineering symposiums; (3) participation as Chair on national engineering review panels; and, (4) engineering patents held
Has demonstrated leadership ability by directing/developing the solution(s) to highly technical and complex engineering problems, and has been a key participant in attracting and retaining engineering business as well as professional staff
Must possess the ability to: (1) guide the resolution of unusually complex technical problems; (2) champion the development of new concepts and principles; and, (3) serve as an expert spokesperson on those concepts and principles
Must also possess excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, be customer focused, and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment
Able to work extended hours and travel as required
A Professional Engineering License is desirable

Systems Design Engineer, Flight Controls Resume Examples & Samples

Generates Engineering Models and Drawings utilizing CATIA Version 5
Defines primary and secondary Flight Control System schematics and architecture
Develops component level requirements derived from top system level requirements
Performs clean sheet component layouts for Flight Control Systems in support of schematic architecture
Performs kinematic studies and system performance analysis for powered and unpowered Flight Control Systems
Reviews work performed by others and ensures work is to the highest standard
Implements industry best engineering practices (design form manufacturing, design for reliability and design for maintainability)
Manages task execution to ensure on-time on on-target completion
Searches for problem root cause and develops corrective action plans and solutions
Serves as primary interface within the Flight Control Systems group to ensure effective communication, coordination, and timely completion of project milestones
Leads or participates in design/development reviews with management and internal customers
Investigates and dispositions production line build issues
Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from a four year college or university (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
10-15 years directly related experience
Proficient in use of CATIA V5
Proficient in use of Kinematic function within CATIA V5
Proficient in Microsoft Products
Advanced knowledge of drafting rules
Advanced knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Functional knowledge of SAP and Teamcenter
Familiarity with FAR Part 23 or Part 25
Familiar with Material review Board processes
Ability to deliver technical presentations effectively to a diverse and demanding audience
Ability to understand and apply certification requirements
Ability to generate flight control certification documents in support of design and qualification requirements

Senior Flight Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

Troubleshoot navigation and flight control anomalies via flight data analysis, correlation with flight software operation and generating corrective actions
Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD
May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as project and/or program leadership including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established project deadlines or milestones
Must posses the ability to contribute to the development of new concepts and principles; resolve unusually complex technical problems; serve as spokesperson on projects and/or programs; and be a technical expert in one or more areas of engineering. Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective leadership interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives
Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems
Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment
A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to a national or international engineering symposium, and invited to Chair engineering review panels as a technical expert are desirable

Flight Controls Systems Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

Conducts frequency response of servos and systems
Participates in flight testing when needed to investigate autopilot issues and performance problems
Operates system on
Determines root cause of problems and recommends design changes
Performs regression testing as needed
Develops AFCS system wiring
Serve as a mentor to less experienced Flight Controls Systems Engineer (Flight Controls Systems Engineer 1)
Working knowledge of Matlab, Simulink, and Control System toolbox
Demonstrates software development understanding of C programming language

Aviation Flight Controls Systems Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

May analyze flight test data to troubleshoot autopilot related problems or performance issues
Develops and conducts test plans, procedures, and results for bench and flight test validation in support of FAA certification
Maintain and communicate requirements, allocate requirements among subsystems, and assure compatibility among subsystems so that the product ultimately meets its final objectives
Accepts and acts on constructive criticism
Identifies and resolves defects of basic scope using proper engineering tools and techniques
Must demonstrate sound educational background in classical control system theory and ability to apply principles of root locus, Bode and Nicols to flight controls systems design
Demonstrated knowledge of digital control system theory, sampling theory and digital filtering

Electrical Engineer V-flight Controls & Avionics Systems Resume Examples & Samples

Experience on multiple engineering projects with flight controls, software, avionics, or electrical systems integration, development, and testing is required
Familiarity with RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, 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
Substantial experience with Primary Development Environment
MathWorks MATLAB / Simulink with Stateflow and Embedded Coder
C/C++ code
C# test scripts
IBM Rational DOORS
Serena Dimensions / PVCS
Git
Mentor Graphics Capital Harness System

Flight Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace or Systems Engineering
8 to 12 years of experience in a design and development engineering role
Proven specific capabilities/competencies in Modeling and Simulation, Verification and Validation Methods, Control System Design, Integration and Test
4 years of progressive experience in the field of engineering with flight controls

Flight Controls Project Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

Build a project plan for the successful testing of new products from start to finish
Conceptualize and design of automatically controlled mechanical/hydraulic test rigs
Operate either independently or as part of a design/development team, which includes other Department engineers
Be concerned with system or component performance and integration, both being achieved within budget and prescribed schedules
Coordinate the work of drafters, technicians, designers, analysts, manufacturing engineers and others who assist in specific assignments
Communicate with the involved Division support personnel, keeping them informed of progress and educating them on the operation and performance of the design
Possibly provide direct supervision of up to four subordinate engineers and/or project or product-engineering technicians. This would include setting their workload and priorities, counseling and conducting performance appraisals
Bachelor of Science’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, probably an advanced degree
10 to 15 years of experience with design, analysis, and development of complex electro-hydraulic, electro-mechanical, or electro-pneumatic servo-mechanisms for mechanical and hydraulic test rigs
A proven record of successful development programs working as a part of a project team
Experience in the areas of Requirements Definition, Integration, V&V, modeling & simulation with project management
Ability to communicate fluently to a wide variety of audiences with a customer focus in mind
US Citizen or Permanent Resident to comply with US Government Contracts
Simulation and Model based design tools experience. (MATLAB and Simulink)
FAA certification experience of avionic systems

Flight Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

Perform navigation and control system analysis and optimization, perform simulation validation
Knowledge of flight control and navigation sensor systems, will perform analysis in connection with these systems
Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree
Degree in aerospace/aeronautical, electrical, mechanical, or related engineering field is highly desirable
Completed coursework in control systems design and analysis, aircraft flight dynamics, and aircraft flight controls is highly desirable
Position requires strong analytical skills, and ability to work with different design and test groups
Occasional travel to the company flight test facilities is required
Experience with MATLAB is essential and working knowledge of ‘C’ programming language is highly desirable
Must have an understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory and experience demonstrating the application of those concepts
Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables
Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Senior Flight Controls Systems Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

Serves in leadership capacity for development of systems requirements for autopilot/flight director systems including system performance, system interfaces, architecture, and algorithms
Develops autopilot and flight director algorithms for autopilot and flight director modes and conveys algorithm requirements to software teams
Works closely with design engineering teams to convey AFCS requirements for hardware designs
Develops autopilot and flight director monitors and limiters in consideration of system safety
Understands and considers design assurance levels in the AFCS design
Develops AFCS system requirements documents
Develops and documents system interface in ICD format
Provides primary customer interface to flight control peers at OEM customers and supports their analysis, ITF or Iron Bird activities as necessary
Experience using MatLab or Simulink design tools
Fluency and understanding of C programming language
Demonstrates understanding of system architectures and the effects on the control system
Pilot’s license or demonstrated knowledge of piloting skills and procedures
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Flight Dynamics & Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
Strong fundamental control theory base
Ability to model and understand physics-based dynamics
Experience with aerodynamics and simulation
Experience with hardware/software integration and real time communication
Strong mathematical/statistical fundamentals
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language
Masters or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
Experience with system identification and adaptive control
Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers at scale
Experience in communicating with management, as well as technical and business teams to collect requirements, describe product features and technical designs

Handling Qualities / Flight Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

Develop primary flight control and high level modes
Development and analysis of control law inner and outer loop functions
Linear and non-linear analysis of flight control systems
6 degree of freedom simulation and simulation development
Interface with vehicle management and avionics teams using good communication and interpersonal skills

Flight Controls Systems Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

Performs trade studies for Flight Control Systems to identify optimal engineering solution
Define primary and secondary Flight Control System schematics and architecture
Develop component level requirements derived from top level system requirements
Perform clean sheet component layouts for Flight Control Systems in support of schematic architecture
Perform kinematic studies and system performance analysis for powered and unpowered Flight Control Systems
Utilizes drafting and Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing knowledge to optimize part design for cost and functionality
Collaborates with the Integrated Product Team to resolve cross functional issues
Review work performed by others and ensure work is to the highest standard
Implements Industry best engineering practices (design for manufacturing, design for reliability and design for maintainability)
Have the ability to understand and apply certification requirements
Have the ability to generate Flight Controls certification documents in support of design and qualification requirements
Implement design solutions optimized for cost and weight
Manages task execution to ensure on-time and on-target completion
Searches for problem root cause and develop corrective action plans and solutions
Serves as a primary interface within the Flight Control Systems group to ensure effective communication, coordination, and timely completion of project milestones
Leads or participates in design / development reviews with management and internal customers; will deliver technical presentations effectively to a diverse and demanding audience
Investigate and disposition production line build issues and be familiar with Material Review Board processes
BS in Mechanical Engineering with 10-15 years directly related experience
Proficient in use of CATIA Version 5
Proficient in use of Kinematic function within CATIA Version 5
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products
Use of Team Center
Familiar with FAR Part 23 or Part 25
Functional knowledge of SAP