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ALTEN Mexico

Engineering and technology consulting services

Flight Controls Specialist

Flight Dynamics & GNCConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeToulouse, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in engineering or Bac+5 in aeronautics, automatic control, embedded electronics, or an equivalent field.
  • At least five years of experience in flight controls or avionics systems, ideally with an aircraft manufacturer or equipment supplier.
  • Expertise in Fly-by-Wire architectures and associated control laws.
  • Knowledge of DO-178C and DO-254 standards, EASA/FAA requirements, and certification processes.
  • Experience with modeling and simulation tools, including MATLAB/Simulink, SCADE, and CATIA.
  • Knowledge of PLM tools, including 3DEXPERIENCE, Windchill, and Teamcenter.
  • Fluent English.
  • Ability to solve complex technical problems and present technical topics to non-experts.

Responsibilities

  • Define and apply flight-control architectures, including Fly-by-Wire, mechanical, and hybrid systems.
  • Contribute to the specification and validation of control laws.
  • Collaborate with client and supplier teams, including aircraft manufacturers and equipment suppliers, to ensure system compliance.
  • Oversee simulation and flight tests to validate system performance.
  • Ensure compliance with DO-178C software standards, DO-254 hardware standards, and EASA/FAA Part 21 requirements.
  • Identify and resolve technical gaps or risks related to flight controls.
  • Propose process improvements, including automation and digitalization.
  • Train and support teams in best practices and tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and PLM.
  • Contribute to responses to flight-control-related requests for proposals.
  • Represent ALTEN to clients and partners on flight-control topics.
  • Develop technical responses with sales teams and subject-matter experts.
  • Participate in external events, including trade shows and conferences, to increase ALTEN's visibility.
  • Contribute to developing flight-controls community skills through training and lessons learned.
  • Share innovations and good practices within the group.

About the Company

ALTEN Mexico

Engineering and technology consulting services

ALTEN Mexico provides engineering and technology consulting services by supplying highly specialized engineers who embed within client teams to work on complex projects. The way it works is by offering a flexible pool of talent for research and development needs, allowing clients to access experts without committing to permanent hires. The company differentiates itself through a focus on embedded engineering consultants, serving sectors like telecommunications, aerospace, and information systems, and by expanding its reach via organic growth and acquisitions across Europe and globally. Its goal is to help clients access top engineering expertise efficiently while growing the business through deliberate geographic and service expansion.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Founded
1988

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