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.