Sr. Flight Controls Systems Engineer

Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us?

Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system.

The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What we do:

The Sr. Flight Control Systems SW Engineer works with the systems lead to establish architecture, define requirements, create and analyze system safety in development of the flight controls systems. This position helps to define the system standard methodologies and system philosophy.

What you can do:

Establish and review architecture including hardware, actuator, and sensor decisions in creation of flight-critical flight controls system

Aid development of redundancy management system with supplier

Partners with team leader to develop and review flight control system requirements process in defining the fly by wire system

Collaborate with colleagues on powertrain, avionics, and other engineering teams for flight controls interface

Work with certification team to aid in establishing certification basis for flight controls

Participate and review system safety analysis to ensure aircraft safety within the flight controls design architecture

Participate in system integration with other systems

Develop and participate in system level testing of flight control system verification

Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, electrical, or a relevant engineering field required

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in flight control systems or similar highly integrated and complex systems

Familiar with system safety including analyzing fault trees, system safety reliability, FHA, SSAs, common mode analysis, zonal analysis

Bulk of flight controls experience in fly-by-wire manned and/or autonomous aircraft control systems design

Some experience with hardware development of flight control computers

Development standards:

Basic understanding - ARP 4761

Good understanding - DO-160 and ARP 4754A

DO 178B/C and DO 254 understanding is a plus

Experienced with Flight Controls System (or similar system) integration in the aircraft

Experienced with verification of requirements during flight and/or lab testing

You may also be able to contribute:

Strong knowledge in defining, reviewing, and maintaining system requirements

Highly collaborative and phenomenal communication skills

Proactive delivery of communication and follow up

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints

Self-motivated and forward-thinking personality

Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.

The pay range for this position is:

$180,100—$218,300 USD

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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at:

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).