Controls and Motion Engineer - TRU Simulation

Overview

Location: Lutz, Florida 33548. Textron Aviation has advanced the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are dedicated to aviation and enabling the freedom to fly. As a member of the global leader in private aviation, you will have opportunities to explore new fields, broaden your skills and knowledge, extend your capabilities, and grow your career. We offer a competitive total rewards package that combines pay with innovative benefits to support you and your family from day one and into the future. Your success is our success.

Position Summary

The Motion and Controls Engineer, a member of the Flight Dynamics Group, is a highly motivated, self-driven team member responsible for the development, integration, testing, and documentation of motion and flight control simulations for flight training simulators across a wide range of fixed and rotary-wing commercial and military aircraft. This role requires a background in aerodynamics, mechatronics, and servo design, as well as the ability to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic prototyping environment.

Responsibilities

• Development of aircraft test plans and on-site data collection support.
• Post processing of aircraft test data and preparation of simulator verification data roadmaps.
• Design of simulator motion and control loading systems.
• Development of aircraft motion and flight control simulation math models, and software to execute these models in real time.
• Integration of simulation models with simulator hardware, computers, software, and other simulated systems.
• Preparation of simulator qualification test guides and acceptance test procedures.
• Participation in domestic and international simulator acceptance and qualification events with customers, military organizations, and commercial regulatory agencies.
• Preparation of math model reports and associated simulator documentation.
• Participation in system requirements, design, and test reviews.
• Collaboration with other multi-disciplined engineering groups to ensure that overall simulator performance and quality standards are achieved.
• Maintain currency with the latest domestic and international flight simulator regulations and technologies.
• Provide technical content for proposals and technical specifications.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required in Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience required, preferably in developing/integrating flight dynamic models and creating Qualification Test Guides (QTGs) in the flight simulation industry.

Qualifications

• Rigorous understanding of servo control and stability.
• In-depth understanding of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft flight control systems.
• Knowledge of motion, vibration, and buffet simulation methods.
• Proficiency with modern software systems, including C/C , Python, Linux, Git.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Strategic innovator with critical thinking skills.
• Strong work ethic, accountability, and integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Professional and diplomatic demeanor.
• Able to travel for extended periods domestically and internationally up to 25% annually.

Preferred experience:

• Direct experience designing 6DOF motion systems and/or control loading systems.
• Field experience with aircraft testing.
• Piloting knowledge of fixed-wing and/or rotary-wing aircraft.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

This role is eligible for a $5,000 (pre-tax) sign-on bonus. Terms and conditions apply. The company reserves the right to amend or suspend this program at any time.

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