Textron · 15 hours ago
Flight Controls System Manager - Advanced Programs
US-Texas-Fort Worth
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expTextron is a pioneering company in aviation, shaping the future through specialized engineering. The Flight Controls Systems Engineering Manager will lead a diverse team in the development and demonstration of innovative next generation vertical lift aircraft, overseeing various projects in an agile environment.
AerospaceFinanceIndustrial
Responsibilities
Manage a team of Flight Control Systems engineers across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Act as a technical mentor to provide guidance on system development processes, tools, and methods
Coordinate the design and test of Fly-by-Wire Flight Control Systems (FCS) with embedded software and complex hardware in a rapid development environment within a relatively small team working on cutting edge aerospace technology
Lead the development of systems architecture, system and software design, redundancy management, electronic hardware design and integration, sensor design and integration, and actuator design and controls integration
Develop unique air vehicle control mechanisms, autonomous systems and control algorithms, and flight control law integration
Requirements management, systems specifications, interface management, system safety assessment, verification and validation testing via desktop simulation and system integration labs, and participation in aircraft flight test activities
Perform formal software development through requirements-based development and verification
Qualification
Required
Familiarity with relevant standards, for example: RTCA DO-178, RTCA DO-254, SAE ARP4754A, SAE ARP4761, 14 CFR Part 27, and Part 29 for commercial and military qualification and certification of aircraft systems
Familiarity with embedded hardware and software design, including: Electronic hardware, electric motor drive, signal conditioning, sensor integration, software implementation
Data protocols such as RS-422, RS-485, UART, ARINC 429, Ethernet, SPI
Experience with system architecture creation, design diagrams, interconnect diagrams, and interface control documentation
Experience with creation of system specifications, requirements traceability, and verification
Familiarity with avionics systems, inertial systems, electrical power systems, electro-mechanical actuation systems, and hydro-mechanical actuation systems
Experience with flight control system development and testing in a lab environment
Experience with aircraft installation, functional testing, and troubleshooting
Experience with the following primary development environments: MathWorks MATLAB / Simulink, C/C++ code, Bench tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, Serena Dimensions / PVCS, Git, RTOS, Linux OS, bare metal
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science required. Other technical degrees may be considered with relevant work experience. Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience
At least 8 years of professional experience with embedded control software development. Preference will be given for additional work in sensor and actuator controls, avionics, or electrical systems integration, development, and testing
Informal leadership experience is required
Preferred
Experience managing a team of individuals as part of a technical development effort
Benefits
You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
120 hours Vacation time
12-13 paid holidays per year
6 weeks parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive health insurance
On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
Company
Textron
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1B
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Leadership Team
Jörg Rautenstrauch
President and CEO Industrial Segment and Kautex
Scott Donnelly
President and chief operating officer
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