Flight Control Research Engineer

AVA Consulting is seeking a Flight Control Research Engineer

Location: Ann Arbor, MI 48105

U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

Company Background:
Our client, a major employer in the area, is looking for a Research Engineer MS Degree to be part of its team in its North American operations.

Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Flight Control Research Engineer to join the Client's Mothership Project. In this role, you will play a critical part in the research and development of next-generation flying mobility solutions. You will focus on designing advanced flight control algorithms, running complex simulations, and taking your work from the lab through prototyping, wind tunnel evaluations, and real-world flight testing.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and validate robust flight control algorithms for tethered and untethered lightweight flying mobility vehicles equipped with electric propulsion systems.
• Improve, optimize, and maintain multi-body simulation models to ensure accurate performance predictions.
• Provide hands-on engineering support during wind tunnel evaluations and live flight tests, analyzing data to iterate on designs.
• Support the development, testing, and integration of sensor systems.

Requirements:
Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related field (a Master's degree with significant relevant experience will also be considered).
• Strong research background and proven experience in flight control systems for both multi-rotor drones and fixed-wing aircraft.
• Practical experience working with embedded systems and microcontrollers (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Arduino).

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Model Predictive Control (MPC), sensor fusion, and Extended Kalman Filters (EKF).
• Hands-on experience in the end-to-end development, building, and piloting of RC airplanes and custom drones.

NOTE: Interested Candidates can apply by sending their Updated Resume and Contact Details.

Ron Tolson

AVA Consulting

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