Lead Flight Control Engineer - Tactical Munitions
Core
Design, implement, and maintain flight control and guidance algorithms for high-dynamic, tube-launched tactical munitions, guiding flight dynamics from R&D to field maturity.
Role type
Lead IC flight control engineer (tactical munitions)
Builds
Electrical tactical munitions with high maneuverability and pinpoint accuracy
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Control Systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Flight dynamics, kinematics, modern control theory, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, 6-DOF modeling, SITL/HITL simulation, telemetry analysis
Preferred skills
FPV drone development, FPV operations, M.Sc. in Aerospace/Mechanical/Control Systems (via careerplan.io/jobs/2A-007-D6-765-lead-flight-control-engineer-tactical-munitions-at-kela-technologies)
Responsibilities
Drive design, simulation, and implementation of advanced flight control algorithms for high-dynamic platforms; Develop and maintain 6-DOF mathematical models of flight dynamics and aerodynamic responses; Integrate flight control loops with electro-optical computer vision systems; Deploy, configure, and tune control laws using SITL and HITL simulations; Analyze flight logs and telemetry data to optimize flight envelopes and resolve anomalies; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate algorithms into robust solutions on physical microcontrollers.