Flight Control Engineer - Mountain View, United States - Aska

Description

ASKA is an air mobility company, founded in 2018, and this full-time position for a

Flight Control Engineer

is based at our facility in Mountain View, CA.

You will be part of a cutting-edge engineering team developing the ASKA A5, a roadable electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) vehicle.

We debuted the full-scale, functional prototype of the ASKA A5 at CES Las Vegas January 5-8th, 2023.

Tasks

This position will require you to do design, development, analysis and testing of flight control for the ASKA A5 drive and fly vehicle.

You'll work in all areas of the system development cycle including detail design, integration, flight testing and certification efforts.


ON THE JOB:
Develop flight control and navigation algorithms including linear analysis and non-linear analysis, develop design and analysis tools, and conduct mathematical modeling

Develop mathematical modeling and six-DOF simulation of flight vehicle dynamics

Perform navigation and control system analysis and optimization, perform simulation development and validation

Execute flight data analysis, develop documentation of all facets of work performed, develop flight test plans, and provide flight test support

Troubleshoot navigation and flight control anomalies via flight data analysis, correlation with flight software operation and generating corrective actions

Deep knowledge of flight control and navigation sensor systems, and perform analysis in connection with these systems

Create and review Certification Plans, Qualification Test Procedures and Qualification Test Reports

Review qualification by similarity and/or analysis reports

Review system safety documents (PSSA, SFHA, AFHA, SSA and Particular Risk Analysis)

Create, review and approve ground test procedures, flight test procedures and their corresponding test reports.


FLIGHT TESTING:
Determine test specification definition

Discuss, write and review test plans and preparation activities with the engineering team

Prepare and review pre- and post-flight briefings

Monitor live flight data, typically via telemetry, during flight test on aircraft

Identify non-conformities, quality escapes, etc. to create rejection tags

Make assessments to ensure safety of flight determination

Write flight test results reports.


FLIGHT SCIENCES:
Expertise in area of stability & control and aircraft handling characteristics

Support, plan, execute and analyze Wind Tunnel Activities.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of work experience as a Flight Control Engineer

Proficient in software such as C++, MATLAB, Python

Hands-on experience applying classical and modern control theory to an autonomous system

Extensive knowledge of aircraft flight testing

High proficiency in aerodynamics, aircraft performance and flight controls

Proficiency in 3D cut software, Solidworks and Siemens NX

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Extensive experience with AI integration into Flight Control.

Please note before applying

We are not offering relocation.

Candidates must have an existing visa and be legally authorized to live and work in the United States.

Will consider a visa transfer for the right non-US candidate who is currently living and working in the U.S.

Benefits
Medical, vision and dental insurance.

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