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FCS Verification Lead-Supernal

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. 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.

What we do:

The FCS Verification Lead is responsible for all testing and verification activities for the Flight Control Systems team. This includes high level and low level testing organization for software build release, supplier coordination of their testing efforts, coordination with Systems Engineering on aircraft level testing, and flight test management. This role works closely with the Flight Controls Control Law, Software, and Systems Leads as well as with the Sr. Flight Controls Manager on scheduling content and release date. The Verification Lead compiles all test data and documentation artifacts, and the build release final package.

What you can do:

• Accountable for oversight and planning of all flight controls testing and verification activities for compliance with DO-178C, ARP 4754A, ARP 4761, and other standards
• Support definition of System Integration Lab test equipment and build up of test capabilities to support flight control system test activities
• Organization of flight controls high-level testing in systems integration lab
• Coordinate with Software Lead and flight controls supplier on low-level software testing efforts
• Coordinate aircraft level testing pertaining to the flight controls with the Test and Evaluation team to meet testing and certification verification, and work with certification authorities in topics related with verification
• Oversight and organization of flight controls flight testing and participation in the flight test campaign
• Build test plans for both systems integration labs and on-aircraft testing
• Compile all test and documentation artifacts for software build release packages
• Compile and present test results, controlling dispositions, and outstanding issues
• Control issues using a formal CR process
• Keep the configuration control of the Flight Controls Computer in SIL
• Coordinate with the flight controls team and associated supplier with ability to make a flightworthy recommendation of the flight controls system based on various metrics like level of testing new changes, regression testing, and open issues
• Evaluate change impact analysis to the various parts of the flight controls system based on issues found or when evaluating change requests
• Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, electrical, or a relevant engineering field
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in flight control systems for primary control systems (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Experience in integration, testing, and verification of flight controls systems
• Experience with supplier testing coordination and management
• Experience with requirements verification testing in a system integration lab
• Experience with software build release management
• Bulk of flight controls experience in fly-by-wire operated and/or autonomous aircraft control systems design
• Strong understanding of ARP 4754A and DO-178B/C
• Basic understanding DO-254 and ARP 4761, DO-331
• Familiarity with aircraft certification FAA 14 CFR Part 23/27/29/25
• Highly collaborative and outstanding communication
• 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
• Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite
• Familiarity with MathWorks tools

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, or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request to be provided 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: ta-support@supernal.aero

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code, that will be subject to U.S. export control laws. If an export license or other export control authorization is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such license or authorization and approvals and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations contained in such license or authorization.