Senior Engineer, Flight Controls Laws

About Radia 

Radia is a dual use aerospace company developing WindRunner, the world’s largest cargo aircraft. WindRunner is designed to enable direct transport of oversized cargo across defense, energy, commercial, aerospace, and humanitarian missions without reliance on specialized infrastructure. Radia is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado and Rome, Italy, with a growing global partner and supplier network. 

Responsibilities

• Own Flight Control Laws development activities from requirements flown down, implementation up to integration and testing
• Contribute to control architectures from high level needs and characteristics
• Contribute to linear design – trimming and linearizing flight dynamics models, control laws synthesis and linear analyses
• Contribute to nonlinear design and verification, and clearance testing
• Actively work on improving processes, methods, and tools for flight control

Required Qualifications

• BS / MS in Aeronautical Engineering or related fields
• 10+ years of professional experience in Flight Control Law development in fly-by-wire programs
• Expert-level knowledge of fixed-wing handling qualities.
• Industry experience with and understanding of aircraft electronic flight control systems.
• Background in aerodynamics and flight dynamics (understand the physics you want to control).
• Version Control and Requirements Management: experience with version control systems like Git and requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama. Ability to maintain traceability and manage complex datasets is crucial.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interface with senior leaders, partners, and suppliers with clarity and confidence.
• Attention to Detail: a meticulous approach to ensure the accuracy and completeness of engineering artifacts.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Simulation and Modeling Tools: expertise in MATLAB/Simulink for control law modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Aircraft pilot license

Work Environment

• This position is anticipated to be based primarily onsite at Radia's facility in Boulder, CO to facilitate close collaboration with engineering teams, program leadership, and certification personnel. 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus mental health support with 24/7 counseling, virtual therapy, and the Calm app.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary critical illness and accident coverage, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan.
• Health Care FSA and HSA options with tax advantages and rollover features.
• Employees working from Radia’s Boulder office enjoy complimentary lunch on any day they work onsite.
• Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program, caregiver support, discounted fitness memberships, educational assistance, training programs, adoption assistance, commuter benefits, and exclusive discounts through Perks at Work.