Flight Control Engineer (KTP Associate)

Fixed Term Period: 10 months 

£32,000- £35,000 per annum, dependent upon qualifications and experience (37 hours per week) 

Location: Egham, Surrey 

Cranfield University’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships is creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. 

An exciting opportunity to work as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate has arisen as part of a collaboration project between OTM Servo Mechanism Ltd and Cranfield University.  The project will focus on the development of flight control systems that are closely coupled with the aircraft effector actuators. 

About Aerospace Centre for Aeronautics and OTM 

You will work closely with the team at OTM and the Dynamics Simulation and Control Group in Cranfield’s Centre for Aeronautics. OTM design and manufacture world-class actuator solutions for, among others, the aerospace sector. The Centre for Aeronautics is one of the world’s largest centres for postgraduate education and research in aircraft design, aerodynamics, advanced modelling and simulation tools and methods. 

About the Role 

You will lead the implementation of a flight control computer. This will include developing knowledge on the flight control avionics standards and requirements. You will also test practical flight control algorithms with simulation models and implement these into a modular flight control computer that complies with industry standards, as well as continue development of a hardware-in-the-loop system. This will involve design and development of flight control computer electronics and PCB design. 

About You 

Experience in control or avionics systems modeling, development, or simulation, including coding and algorithm development using MATLAB/Simulink, is essential. Knowledge of real-time systems and communication is desirable. Strong software skills and the ability to code for embedded systems are required. Previous experience in control systems specification and design is preferred. The role involves developing control algorithm simulation and implementation to industry standards. 

Project and time management skills, independent work capability, and clear communication of complex information are necessary. A Postgraduate degree (MEng/MSc) in aerospace engineering, control systems, mechatronics, or related fields is required, and a PhD in these areas is advantageous. 

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. 

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. 

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. 

How to apply

For an informal discussion, contact Dr James Whidborne, j.f.whidborne@cranfield.ac.uk 

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: people@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 4824. 

Closing date for receipt of applications: 25 May 2024

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