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Flight Control System Engineer
<div><strong>Help Build Europe's Hypersonic Capability</strong></div>
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<div>At <strong>Hypersonica</strong>, we’re redefining what’s possible in European defence technology. We exist to deliver speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard. We are a small, elite team working on problems that matter, and solving them fast.</div>
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<div>By joining <strong>Hypersonica</strong>, you’re not stepping into a predefined role. You’re joining a talent dense environment where every individual shapes the direction of the company. Our philosophy is to hire a small number of exceptional people with broad, deep technical capability, strong judgement, and the ability to operate autonomously.</div>
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<div>We hire for talent, not rigid boxes. This role represents a business need, but the way it evolves will be shaped by the individual. If you’ve achieved what others said was impossible, or you bring a unique combination of skills that doesn’t fit a traditional mould, we want to hear from you. The work you do here directly contributes to Europe’s technological independence.</div><div><br></div><div>
<div><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">What </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">you'll</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3"> do</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Design and analyze flight control algorithms and Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) architecture.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Develop and validate control laws through simulation (e.g. 6-DOF simulations).</span></li>
<li>Define flight control system requirements and manage interfaces with avionics and seeker teams.</li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and flight test campaigns.</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Analyze flight/test data and support root-cause investigations.</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Maintain technical documentation in line with requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> <br></span></li>
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</div><br><strong>Who You Are </strong><br><div>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Experience in flight control/GNC system design, ideally on missiles, rockets, or aircraft.</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and control system design/analysis.</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Experience with 6-DOF simulation and control law validation.</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Strong analytical skills and systems-level thinking.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":