Rotorcraft Flight Controls And Handling Qualities Engineer (senior, Airworthiness)

CFD Research Corporation

Redstone Arsenal, AL, United States
On-site
Flight control law design
Matlab/simulink
Rotorcraft flight dynamics
CFD Research Corporation is seeking a Senior Rotorcraft Flight Controls and Handling Qualities Engineer to support the US Army's airworthiness mission at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in flight control law design and strong analytical skills, with a focus on rotorcraft systems

Job Summary

  • The engineer in this role provides support to the Army airworthiness mission in areas of Flight Control Systems and Handling Qualities.
  • Responsibilities include reviewing Army and performer documents, analyzing proposed designs, and presenting technical recommendations to government leads.
  • CFD Research offers competitive salaries, an employer matching 401(k), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and a comprehensive insurance package.

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CFD Research Corporation is seeking a Senior Rotorcraft Flight Controls and Handling Qualities Engineer to support the US Army's airworthiness mission at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in flight control law design and strong analytical skills, with a focus on rotorcraft systems.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • flight control law design
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • rotorcraft flight dynamics
  • handling qualities evaluation
  • airworthiness substantiation

Nice-to-have

  • working relationships with stakeholders
  • technical writing skills
  • CONDUIT and CIFER familiarity

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
  • 6 years or more experience in flight control law design
  • Bachelor + 12 years, Master + 10 years, Ph.D. + 7 years experience
  • Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

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