Flight Control Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

Vision

We elevate critical missions.

Mission

Engineering the leading electrified aviation platform - made in Europe for those who protect, serve, and sustain what matters most.

Our Company

ERC System is a Munich-based aviation startup that develops electrified aviation solutions for the most critical missions . The company’s hybrid-electric aircraft takes off vertically like a helicopter, but flies forward wing-borne, like an airplane . It provides high speeds, long ranges, and cost-efficient operations for patient, passenger, and cargo transport. ERC’s flagship product is a crewed, hybrid-electric lift-and-cruise aircraft optimized for interhospital patient transport.

Founded in 2020 by experienced aerospace professionals, ERC currently has approximately 60 employees and is backed by aerospace powerhouse IABG , a leading provider of testing and certification services for aircraft, spacecraft, and defense solutions. The team focuses on heads-down engineering, capital-efficient development, and designing aircraft that fulfill highest customer and regulatory requirements. Further Information on:

Your Mission

We are looking for a passionate Flight Control Automation Engineer to join our young and growing team. In this role, you will focus on the design and development of robust and reliable flight control automation algorithms. Your contributions will directly impact the performance, safety, and efficiency of our cutting-edge aviation platform. You will play a key role in defining and implementing software for management of different flight control modes in all flight phases of a VTOL transition aircraft. You will also be supporting development of toolchains for classical linear stability and robustness verification of the Flight Control algorithms. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with industry standards, including DO-178C and DO-331, throughout the design lifecycle.

Your Profile

Hold an academic degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or a comparable technical course of study.

Have 3 years of professional experience in the field of Flight Controls.

Have a clear understanding of safety-critical development processes based on DO-178C.

Have experience with model-based software development using MATLAB/Simulink.

Have strong aptitude to work with legacy code.

Have a high level of target-oriented self-management with the ability to work in a team as well as autonomously.

Have excellent problem solving, communication, and technical writing skills.

Have fluent English language skills.

Moreover, we would appreciate if you

Your Tasks

Design and implement mode management logic governing switching and reconfiguration between multiple flight control laws.

Define, develop, and implement transition flight-phase procedures, including control mode logic, effector automation strategies, and pilot inceptor interpretation.

Develop and validate algorithms for waypoint-based trajectory generation and guidance laws.

Support the development of automated toolchains for stability, robustness, and performance verification of flight control laws.

Implement design models in MATLAB/Simulink, adhering to industry standards for model-based development, including DO-178C and DO-331.

Maintain detailed documentation of design activities and their results, including operating procedures for design toolchains, and any identified issues. Contribute to the creation of comprehensive technical documentation.

Stay abreast of industry best practices, tools, and techniques related to flight control strategies. Propose and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

What We Offer

Innovation, security, and growth: take on an important role in a financially stable European aerospace startup that is setting new standards.

Modern working environment: hybrid working, a modern office in Ottobrunn, and top-of-the-line ergonomic equipment.

Development & Benefits: Opportunities for further training, EGYM Wellpass membership, and an attractive salary package.

Team & culture: experience true startup spirit with flat hierarchies, fast decision-making processes, and regular team events.

Why Join Now?

We work with the strongest rescue and defense partners in Europe and are supported by our strategic investor IABG.

You will join our startup of approximately 60 employees during a crucial growth phase.

You will contribute to the realization of an electrified aircraft for the most critical missions, from patient transport to military cargo transport.