About the Position

Senior Flight Control System Engineer

Location: Ottobrunn, Deutschland

Company: Maple Aviation

Employment Type: On-site

About the Role

We are an innovative aerospace startup seeking a Senior Flight Control System Engineer to join our team and who is curious about new technologies such as Autonomous operation and INDI control to develop our cutting-edge drone technology. At Maple Aviation we develop a unique Tail-Sitter Drone, that flies with one propeller only and is controlled in position via a flap-thrust-vectoring system. In this role, you will work closely with our research and development team to develop our Drone Flight Control System and test drone prototypes from concept to final production. You will utilize your skills in Flight Control System modeling, drafting, and coding to create a Flight Control Systems that meets our performance requirements, but also to lead and develop junior Engineers.

Responsibilities

Design and programming of flight control algorithms for automatic and autonomous flight
Model building for flight dynamic processes and design of control and feedback control laws
Preparation and execution of flight tests with UAS systems
Analysis of flight data recordings as well as evaluation and processing of test results
Generation of code with i.e. Matlab Simulink and its integration into the FCS / autopilot framework
Supporting the certification of our product family and obtaining flight permits, e.g. for BVLOS flight projects
Collaboration in the further development of the product development process

Requirements

MA Sc., Dipl., Dr. in mechanical, aerospace, robotics, automotive, electric engineering or related field
4+ years of practical experience in Flight control system modeling and coding
Excellent knowledge in the field of flight mechanics, flight dynamic modelling and control engineering. You also have practical experience with model aircraft, eVTOLs, multicopters and / or their subsystems.
Excellent knowledge of programming with Matlab/Simulink and Px4. Fluent handling of the programming language C and Git is also desirable.
Interested in model aircraft construction, drones or robotics and can't wait to implement and try out new ideas.
Highly self-motivated and drive your area of responsibility forward independently. You teach us new things that holistically improve our team and make it more efficient.
International team communicating in English (other language skills are also an advantage).

We Offer

Flexible working hours
Dynamic and innovative work environment in the heart of the TUM startup world in the TUM Venture Labs in Ottobrunn
Opportunity to grow your career in the exciting field of aerospace engineering

Benefits

Team Events
Wellpass (Fitness, Wellness, Sports)
FINN JobAuto (after probation)
30 Days Paid Vacation

About the Company

Maple Aviation designs and operates autonomous cargo drones for time-critical medical logistics. The Maple Octave delivery system is fully certified, emission-free, and engineered for the highest safety standards demanded by hospitals, laboratories, and healthcare networks.

Contact

Maple Aviation GmbH

Maria-Merian-Str. 2

85521 Ottobrunn

Germany

Senior Flight Control System Engineer

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