Flight Control Systems CLAW Engineer

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

The Flight Control Systems CLAW Engineer is a contributor to the development and implementation of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) of our aircraft. The CLAW team collaborates closely with the Systems and Software teams to define the I/O architecture and the flight controls sensors required, and with Human factors to design an updated cockpit control design for Simplified Vehicle Operations (SVO).

This position will be required to work on-site 5 days a week.

• Collaborate with control law team to design and implement flight control algorithms for a VTOL aircraft with a novel configuration
• Proficiency in implementing classical and modern control law
• Participate in trade studies between different design considerations and control schemes
• Participate in design of control system architecture, response types, etc. for an aircraft with multiple flight regimes
• Conduct stability and control related analyses in time and frequency domain.
• Collaborate with the Systems engineering team to define and review requirements related to the flight control system and system safety
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or relevant engineering field required
• Minimum three (3) years of experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Experience in flight control algorithm design for rotary-wing and/or fixed-wing Fly-By-Wire aircraft systems
• Experience in analyzing flight dynamic modes for stability and control
• Experience with mixing and blending of control surface commands
• Exposure to flight testing environment
• Experience with requirement definition
• Experience with system identification and optimization tools (CIFER, CONDUIT)
• Experience in math model development of a physical system
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
• Familiar with DO-178B/C, DO-160, DO-254, ARP 4754A, ARP 4761
• Expertise in MathWorks® tools for control algorithm development
• Familiar with FAA part 23/25/27/29 or other certification
• Familiar with aircraft handling quality requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: [email protected]

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).