Flight Control Laws Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd

Cincinnati, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$140,000 Per Year
SKILLS
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol), Accreditation Standards, Aerodynamics, Analysis Skills, Avionics, C Programming Language, Communication Skills, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Desktop PC, Failure Analysis, Legal, Loan Funding, MATLAB, Maintain Compliance, Navigation Systems, Problem Solving Skills, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Safety Systems, Simulation, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Stability Analysis, Student Loans, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Validation, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Technical Writing, Test Data, Validation Testing
LOCATION
Cincinnati, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

  • Strong experience in Flight Control Laws (CLAW) development for Fly-By-Wire (FBW) systems
  • Experience in control system design, modeling, and simulation
  • Knowledge of DO-178B/C software certification standards
  • Strong understanding of ARP4754A system development lifecycle
  • Experience in requirements development, validation, and verification (V&V)
  • Exposure to pilot-in-the-loop simulations and flight control system validation
  • Ability to analyze system stability, performance, and failure modes
  • Experience in MATLAB/Simulink and control system modeling tools
  • Knowledge of flight control system architecture and integration

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Develop and improve control laws for FBW and secondary flight control systems
  • Support autopilot and navigation control system design and development
  • Define and manage control system requirements and architecture
  • Perform requirements validation and verification (V&V) for control laws
  • Ensure compliance with DO-178C and ARP4754A development processes
  • Design and implement pilot-in-the-loop control laws for handling qualities and performance
  • Evaluate system stability, robustness, and performance using simulations and analytical methods
  • Conduct desktop simulations, simulator testing, and flight test data analysis
  • Analyze system failures, fault cases, and safety impacts
  • Support integration of control laws into flight control computers (e.g., PFCC, supplier hardware platforms)
  • Collaborate with Avionics, Systems, Aerodynamics, and Flight Test teams
  • Prepare technical documentation, reports, and certification artifacts.

General Managerial Skill:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in complex, safety-critical system environments
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Self-driven with high accountability and ownership
  • Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams

Base Salary Range : $120,000 to $140,000 Per Annum

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insu rance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

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Tata Consultancy Services Ltd