Flight Control System Validation & Verification (V&V) Engineer

Seeking an experienced Flight Control System Validation & Verification (V&V) Engineer to lead and execute system-level verification and validation activities for the Flight Control System (FCS) on the BWB Demonstrator. This role focuses on ensuring that the integrated FCShardware software avionics sensors actuators and interfacesmeets functional performance safety and certification requirements across all operating conditions.

The position is oriented toward end-to-end system V&V including requirements compliance integration verification robustness and flight airworthiness.

What Youll Do:

• Plan develop and execute system-level V&V strategies for the Flight Control System across the full development lifecycle.
• Own and maintain FCS verification plans procedures and matrices ensuring alignment with program milestones and certification objectives.
• Perform requirements-based and function-based verification including allocation traceability coverage analysis and closure of verification objectives.
• Verify FCS functional performance mode logic redundancy management reversion strategies and fault detection/accommodation.
• Execute and oversee verification activities in model-in-the-loop (MIL) software-in-the-loop (SIL) hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments with emphasis on integrated system behavior.
• Coordinate interface verification between the FCS and avionics sensors actuators propulsion and vehicle systems.
• Support robustness failure case and abnormal/emergency scenario testing including batch and Monte Carlo testing.
• Collaborate closely with systems engineering software avionics safety and flight test teams to ensure cohesive system verification.
• Support safety assessments (e.g. FHA FTA SSA) by providing verification evidence and technical substantiation.
• Identify verification risks gaps and anomalies; lead investigation root cause analysis and closure activities.
• Prepare review and deliver verification reports compliance data packages and certification artifacts.
• Contribute to the definition and improvement of V&V processes and standards for advanced and unconventional aircraft systems.

What You Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 510 years of experience in flight control system or avionics system validation & verification.
• Strong experience with system-level V&V of safety-critical aerospace systems.
• Solid understanding of FCS architectures redundancy management and system integration principles.
• Experience with model-based verification and simulation-driven test environments.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink scripting languages and test automation frameworks.
• Experience working with requirements management and traceability tools.
• Ability to operate effectively in a highly integrated fast-moving development program.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with engineering teams.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with unconventional or novel aircraft configurations (e.g. BWB tailless highly integrated flight controls).
• Familiarity with handling qualities standards and guidance (e.g. MIL-STD-1797 or equivalent).
• Experience supporting piloted simulation labs or flight test campaigns.
• Exposure to certification-related control law verification and compliance documentation.
• Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.

Required Experience:

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