What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Flight Controls Software Engineer position at Avidyne?
Avidyne is redefining what’s possible in avionics for general aviation and advanced air mobility. As we expand the reach of our flight control systems—from conventional aircraft to next-generation electric vertical takeoff and landing platforms—we’re seeking a Senior Flight Controls Software Engineer to help guide how our aircraft behave, adapt, and perform in flight.
This is a hands-on engineering role with responsibility for developing, integrating, and validating embedded control algorithms that play a direct role in safety and aircraft handling. You’ll work alongside experts in systems engineering, certification, and flight test—translating theory into real-world behavior and seeing your work through from concept to certification.
Whether you’re tuning an autopilot control loop or troubleshooting a system-level behavior in flight test, your contributions will shape how pilots experience Avidyne-equipped aircraft.
Why Avidyne?
At Avidyne, engineers aren’t abstracted from the product—they help build it, see it fly, and talk directly with the pilots who use it. With in-house manufacturing just steps away and access to flight training supported internally, you’ll stay connected to both the engineering craft and the aircraft itself.
We also believe engineering excellence comes from balanced teams. You’ll work in a supportive environment that values clear expectations, mutual respect, and the space to do your best technical work.
What You’ll Do
- Design and implement embedded flight control algorithms using C , modeling and simulation tools to develop stability augmentation, and guidance behavior for our next generation of autopilots.
- Integrate across the stack, collaborating with hardware, systems, and test teams to align control behavior with sensor and actuator performance.
- Participate in verification, including closed-loop simulation, HIL testing, and flight test support for validation and tuning.
- Contribute to certification, helping ensure software meets DO-178C guidance and objectives as well as broader safety objectives.
- Own features, taking responsibility for both implementation and integration across product lines.
- Support teammates, contributing to design reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and improving tools and workflows.
What We’re Looking For
Technical Qualifications
- 5 years of experience developing embedded control software; aviation or robotics background preferred.
- Strong proficiency in C (C 11 or later) and familiarity with real time operating systems.
- Working knowledge of flight control theory, aircraft dynamics, and control system tuning.
- Experience with sensor fusion, actuator interfaces, and integration of safety-critical behaviors.
- Familiarity with DO-178C, ARP4754A, or similar safety-critical standards.
Attributes
- A detail-oriented engineer who takes ownership of complex problems.
- A collaborator who communicates effectively across technical teams.
- A contributor who balances system understanding with precise implementation.
Preferred
- Experience supporting flight testing or working with HIL/SIL systems.
- Private pilot license or demonstrated interest in general aviation.
- Familiarity with avionics communication protocols (ARINC 429, CAN, RS-232).
If you're ready to apply your engineering expertise to meaningful systems that directly shape how aircraft fly, we invite you to join us.
Apply today and help us shape the future of flight.
