Sapsol Technologies

Flight Control Laws Design

Flight Dynamics & GNCConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRemote in CanadaCA$65 - CA$70Remote

About the Job

Requirements

Experience developing Flight Control Laws for fly-by-wire aircraft.
Expertise in aircraft flight dynamics, aerodynamics, and handling qualities.
Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and C++ programming.
Experience designing classical and modern control systems for single-input single-output and multiple-input multiple-output systems, and performing verification and validation activities.
Knowledge of DO-178B, SAE ARP4754, and aerospace software certification standards.
A bachelor's or master's degree in Aerospace Engineering.
At least 10 years of pertinent experience developing Flight Control Laws for fly-by-wire aircraft.
Understanding of classical and modern control systems design techniques for SISO and MIMO systems, and advanced control law techniques and methods.
Understanding of linear and nonlinear control law evaluation techniques and testing procedures.
Understanding of aircraft stability, handling qualities, and pilot-in-the-loop control.
Understanding of DO-178B standards, system requirements verification and validation methods, and complex software certification.
Proficiency using MATLAB and Simulink for simulation, aircraft/system modeling, and control law development.
Understanding of state estimation or Kalman filtering.
Proficiency programming MATLAB scripts and in C++.
Fluency in written and spoken French and English.

Responsibilities

Develop and improve new and existing Flight Control Laws designs and corresponding assessment tools using MATLAB and C++.
Support Flight Control Laws, autopilot, and navigation design development for research and development projects.
Develop Flight Control Laws and systems requirements.
Perform Flight Control Laws requirements validation and verification for updates and new designs.
Verify and deliver Flight Control Laws in accordance with DO-178B and SAE ARP4754.
Design and develop pilot-in-the-loop Flight Control Laws based on handling quality requirements, flight and structural envelope protection requirements, performance requirements, test pilot assessments, and aircraft-level requirements.
Evaluate Flight Control Laws and fly-by-wire system failures, system stability, and performance using analytical methods, desktop simulations, pilot-in-the-loop simulator tests, and flight test data.
Support integration of Flight Control Laws into test rigs and supplier hardware, including PFCC systems for Collins, Thales, NRC, and CMC.

Desired Qualifications

A PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering.
A good understanding of DO-178B standards, system requirements verification and validation methods, and complex software certification.
A good understanding of state estimation or Kalman filtering.

Flight Control Laws Design

Sapsol Technologies Inc · Canada (Remote) · Contract · Posted 2026-06-01

Salary: CAD 65–70

Workplace: remote

Description

Must have:

Flight Control Laws (CLaws) development experience for FBW aircraft
Strong expertise in aircraft flight dynamics, aerodynamics, and handling qualities
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C++ programming
Experience with control systems design (Classical, Modern, SISO/MIMO) and V&V activities
Knowledge of DO-178B, SAE ARP4754, and aerospace software certification standards

What are your contributions to the team?
• Develop and improve both new and existing CLaws design as well the corresponding assessment tools using Matlab and C++ programming
• Support CLaws, autopilot, and navigation design development for R&D projects
• Develop CLaws and systems requirements
• Perform CLaws requirements validation and verification (V&V) for any Claws updates and/or new Claws designs
• Verify and deliver the CLaws in accordance with the DO‑178B standard and SAE ARP 4754
• Design and develop pilot in the loop CLaws based on handling quality requirements, flight and structural envelope protection requirements, performance requirements, test pilot assessments and aircraft level requirements
• Evaluate CLaws and FBW system failures, system stability and performance with analytical methods, desktop simulations, pilot in the loop simulator tests and flight test data
• Support integration of CLAWS into various test rigs and supplier hardware (i.e. integrate into PFCC for Collins, Thales, NRC, CMC, etc)

How to thrive in this role?
• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, PhD degree is preferred in Aerospace Engineering
• You must have a minimum of 10 years of pertinent experience in the development of Flight Control Laws for FBW (Fly‑By‑Wire) aircraft
• You must be versed in aircraft flight dynamics with an in depth understanding of aerodynamics
• You must be versed in "classical" and “modern” control systems design techniques for SISO and MIMO systems and be familiar with advanced control laws techniques and methods
• You must have good understanding of control law evaluation techniques, linear and non‑linear and testing procedures
• You must have a good understanding of aircraft stability, handling qualities, and control with a pilot‑in‑the‑loop
• You should have a good understanding of DO‑178B standards, system requirements verification and validation methods and certification of complex software
• You must be proficient in using Matlab and Simulink as a simulation, aircraft/system modeling and control law development tool
• You should possess a good understanding of state estimation or Kalman filtering
• You should be proficient in programming Matlab scripts and C++ programming
• You must be fluent in written and spoken French and English
• You must be a team player with an innovative spirit, motivated and be able to work independently

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