Sr. Modelling and Control Engineer

Senior Modelling & Control Engineer (Autonomous Systems) Role Description This role requires a professional comfortable with the entire system lifecycle from defining requirements based on first principles to detailed testing and validation. You will collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams across various regions to deliver high-impact products that enhance global security. Key Tasks & Responsibilities ● Digital Modelling: Design high-fidelity 6-DOF models to accurately simulate complex vehicle dynamics and behaviors. ● Control Systems: Create, tune, and deploy flight-critical control laws and resilient trajectory algorithms. ● Testing & Validation: Lead Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing and "Iron Bird" development to verify systems against rigorous requirements. ● Field Operations: Support live flight testing, perform real-time data analysis, and handle on-site repairs or diagnostics. ● Leadership: Act as a technical mentor to guide junior engineers through the full design and testing lifecycle. ● Advanced Navigation: Develop GNSS-denied resilient guidance using A-PNT sensor sources Skills & Experience Indispensable ● Software Tools: Expert proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow. ● UAS Expertise: Hands-on experience with Autopilot/Flight Management System integration and vehicle data interfaces like CAN bus or Ethernet. ● Safety & Analysis: Significant experience in Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA) and redundancy implementation. ● System Design: Ability to define complex unmanned architectures from first principles. ️ Required ● Security Clearance: Must hold (or be able to obtain) UK SC security clearance. ● Travel: A valid passport and the ability to travel internationally for systems testing. ● Embedded Coding: Proficient in C/C++ for APIs and embedded applications. ● Flight Tuning: Experience with experimental flight testing and system identification methodologies. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy