Flight Control Systems Engineer

The day-to-day

• Define the system architecture and requirements baseline for flight control, vehicle management and flight management functions, in collaboration with internal teams and industrial partners
• Steer the systems engineering lifecycle from requirements capture through integration, verification and qualification, keeping delivery aligned with programme milestones
• Produce certification and compliance evidence to ARP4754, ARP4761, DO-178C and DO-254, ensuring the platform meets aviation and regulatory standards
• Coordinate avionics hardware and software integration with suppliers and partners, resolving technical risks before they reach the flight test campaign
• Report progress, trade-offs and technical changes to Chief Engineering and Programme Management, so decisions are made on clear evidence

You should apply if you

• Have designed and developed flight control hardware and software for an airborne platform, covering systems engineering, safety and avionics integration
• Apply system-level (ARP4754, ARP4761) and item-level (DO-178C, DO-254) standards to safety-critical systems in practice, not just in principle
• Bring deep knowledge of flight control laws and air vehicle management systems
• Have taken a system through certification with a civil or military aviation authority
• Communicate technical results clearly to engineers, partners and non-specialist stakeholders alike

Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.

Nice to have

• Have worked on uncrewed or optionally crewed platforms
• Use model-based systems engineering tools and methods in your day-to-day practice

What we offer

• Competitive salary and VSOP options
• Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
• Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
• Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
• Social: regular company events and monthly social allowances
• Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
• Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work

These are the core benefits across all locations; there may be additional benefits in specific sites.

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Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), table; dl-de/by-2-0; StarIn's calculation

Posted Nov 01, 2026

Posted Nov 01, 2026