Flight Control Engineer (m/f/x)

• Conduct comprehensive flight dynamics analyses across the full flight envelope, including trimming, linearization, and nonlinear system evaluation
• Design, implement, and validate flight control algorithms and control allocation strategies for various aircraft types
  • Assess linear and nonlinear controllers based on performance and robustness criteria
  • Analyze fault scenarios to support robust control and allocation strategies
  • Evaluate control behavior across different flight phases, including fixed-wing and VTOL operations
  • Automate parameter tuning and closed-loop performance evaluations
• Analyze flight test data with a focus on control system performance
• Define, execute, and interpret tests in Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments
• Ensure thorough documentation and traceability of test cases
• Support the planning and on-site execution of flight test campaigns

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related technical discipline
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in developing flight guidance and control laws
• Expertise in flight dynamics, including aircraft trimming and system linearization
• Proficiency in Matlab, Simulink, and Stateflow for modeling and simulation
• Experience with VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft is highly desirable
• Background in flight testing is a significant advantage
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and integration into development pipelines is beneficial
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• A genuine enthusiasm for aviation and cutting-edge aerial mobility technologies
• Willingness to travel based on project needs
• Valid Class B driver’s license
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

• Become part of a high-tech aerospace start-up with the chance to work with global players in the industry
• Shape the future of automated unmanned aviation with us
• Varied tasks, a steep learning curve, responsibility for own projects, and short decision-making paths
• A cooperative team, regular team events, free fruit and beverages in the office
• A modern office with a lab and room for creativity in Munich

Textron eAviation GmbH is a pioneering engineering company based in the heart of Munich, Germany. Founded in 2018 as Amazilia Aerospace and part of the Textron eAviation segment of Textron Inc. since 2024, we specialize in developing cutting-edge digital flight control, flight guidance, and vehicle management systems for both civil manned and unmanned aircraft.

We offer comprehensive solutions that encompass the development of tailored flight guidance and control laws, as well as the design, implementation, and qualification of reliable systems and components. Our solutions are developed to meet the highest aviation standards, ensuring safety and reliability for any degree of autonomy.