Allen Control Systems
Flight Dynamics Controls Engineer
About this role
Allen Control Systems seeks a Flight Dynamics & Controls Engineer to develop aerodynamic models, design flight control laws, and conduct system identification for a high-performance fixed-wing UAV platform. This individual contributor role requires deep expertise in both classical control theory and aeronautics to support an autonomous defense system.
What you'll do
- Build and refine aerodynamic models using tools like AVL to improve simulator fidelity
- Design and tune flight control laws including altitude, airspeed, and waypoint-following loops
- Develop optimized flight test maneuvers for system identification and data collection
- Analyze flight test data to validate model predictions against real-world behavior
- Implement control system implementations and improvements
- Contribute to broader guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) system development
What they're looking for
- Classical control theory and design
- Fixed-wing aerodynamics and flight mechanics
- Aeronautical analysis tools (AVL)
- System identification from flight data
- Python and/or C++
- Flight control law design
- Missile guidance and proportional navigation
- Navigation and guidance systems
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Equity package
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Engineering-first startup culture
- Work on cutting-edge autonomous defense technology
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Allen Control Systems
Allen Control Systems builds autonomous defense systems, including gun turrets and drone-defense technology, using computer vision, control systems, and robotics. The company is hiring across software engineering, mechanical engineering, testing, and operations roles to support product development and scaled production.
View all jobs at Allen Control SystemsLikely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience designing or tuning flight control laws—what tools and methods did you use?
- Describe a time you used system identification techniques on real flight data. What challenges did you encounter?