Flight Control System Engineer

Company Description

Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace (FWD) is a cutting-edge defense company specializing in AI warfare systems, autonomous combat aircraft, and UAV technologies. Dedicated to advancing air defense capabilities, FWD focuses on creating innovative, efficient, and cost-effective solutions to enhance national security while minimizing human risk on the battlefield. With a strong commitment to the "Make in India & Export to the World" vision, FWD strives to contribute to global defense advancements through groundbreaking technology and engineering expertise.

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Key Responsibilities (Software Side)

• Develop and tune control algorithms (PID, LQR, adaptive/robust control).

• Build dynamic models of mechanical/electrical/aerospace systems in

MATLAB/Simulink.

• Perform stability, frequency response, and disturbance analysis.

• Implement algorithms in embedded platforms (C/C++, Simulink auto-code).

• Conduct system identification and parameter estimation.

• Run SIL, MIL and HIL simulations before hardware deployment

Key Responsibilities (Hardware & Practical Side)

• Select and integrate sensors (IMU, GPS, etc.).

• Select actuators (servos, BLDC motors, ESCs, hydraulic/pneumatic actuators).

• Work with microcontroller boards (STM32, PX4, etc.).

• Interact with power electronics — ESCs, motor drivers, DC-DC converters, protection

circuits.

• Calibrate sensors

• Implement real-time communication ( for example through MAVLink).

• Conduct bench-testing for actuators, motors, and control loops.

• Use oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, function generators for debugging.

• Develop test setup for motors, servo dynamics, propulsion testing, and load-test setups.

• Validate closed-loop control performance on actual hardware (tuning, step response,

frequency tests).

• Perform failure analysis.

• Ensure safety interlocks, emergency stop logic, and redundancy

Qualifications

• B.Tech/M.Tech/Ph.D. in, Aerospace, Control Systems, Mechatronics, or related field.

• Experience with both control theory and embedded/real hardware integration.

• Hands-on experience with tools such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, DAQ systems.

• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, embedded debugging

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical skills.

• Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.

• Clear documentation and communication.