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Flight Control Law Expert
Are you a driven and ambitious engineer with the ambition to redefine mobility? Are you looking for a new opportunity that will truly challenge you?
KDC is working with a futuristic aerospace company in based in Paris that has assembled a team of world class engineers who are currently working on developing a unique hybrid propulsion aircraft. They have successfully completed several tests and have developed state of the art R&D facilities.
Our client is currently looking for an Control Law Development Expert to develop the control law for their new aircraft.
Your Day to Day:
• Review and technical approval of flight control law modifications
• Strong contribution in certification activities
• Further enhancements of the flight control laws
• Safety, performance, and handling quality assessments of the flight control laws
• Preparation and support of flight test activities, analysis of flight test results
• Contribution to analyses and trade-off studies together with chief engineering
• Coaching and mentoring of junior team members
• Actively shaping the processes and frameworks of the flight control law team
• Ad-hoc tasks and troubleshooting
Your Profile:
• M. Sc. in aeronautics/engineering/physics/informatics or similar degree
• Several years of professional experience in flight control development, fly-by-wire systems
• In depth experience with flight system dynamics, flight control, linear control systems- experience with the certification of flight control laws
• Strong motivation to help build and shape your organisation, structures and processes
• High level of self-reliance with the ability to work in a team, as well as autonomously
• Target-oriented, driven work style with analytic problem solving skills required
- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Location:
- Paris
- Salary:
- in line with experience
- Job Ref:
- J141079
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FPGA Design Engineer
KDC are now recruiting for one of biggest clients based in the Stevenage area. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced FPGA Design Engineer with a passion for the Space industry, then this could be the position you have been waiting for!
Job Summary:
The lucky candidate will have experience designing complex FPGA designs to satisfy the projects requirements within the communication processors group. As well as this, detailed RTL designs in VHDL for high reliability Space design and verification of the RTL design and documenting the verification that was performed.
Key Skills:
• FPGA VHDL design experience
• Flight Design experience for space
Experience:
• Mentor Graphics Questa
• Digital FPGA Design
Key Words: FPGA Design, VHDL, Space, Satellites, RTL, Verification, Defence- Job Type:
- Contract
- Location:
- London
- Salary:
- £40 - £45 per hour
- Job Ref:
- J141072
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RF Test System Development Engineer
RF Test System Development Engineer
KDC are seeking a RF Test System Development Engineer for one the largest aerospace, defence and space companies in the UK who are looking for an experienced and versatile individual who has knowledge in the full end to end process including developing RF measurements from customer requirements.
Job Summary
After delivery, the systems require support in the UK (Portsmouth) and potentially in France (Toulouse). This may include test investigations, reporting evidence, attending customer meetings and working closely with other engineering teams within AIT and the Telecoms Payload business, supporting technical aspects of Engineering and Test.
The role requires the person to be self-motivated to work and manage their time efficiently to meet the project schedule dates.
Main Activities:
• Developing RF measurements from customer requirements
• Developing RF test hardware and integration into existing test systems
• Producing product documentation, technical and status reports
Skills/Experience Required
• Experience making RF measurements using Network Analysers, Spectrum Analysers, Power Meters, Signal Generators and Arbitrary Waveform Generators with modulation techniques.
• Knowledge of satellite architecture and current RF test methods used within the satellite industry, including NPR, EVM and BER measurements.
• Knowledge of product compliance including CEMarking
• Knowledge of test instrumentation control (SCPI)
• Have a working knowledge of other software tools and languages(XML, Subversion (SVN), MATLAB)
• Team player able to integrate easily and quickly into existing AIT teams
• Desirable - Experience of LabVIEW Programming , developing software for RF Test and Measurement.
This role requires current SC Clearance.
As a successful candidate you will be expected to work a 37 hour week on a hourly rate or £38/hr LTD company.
If you are interested in the role, please apply or contact myself on 01202 596374.
Key words: RF, Network Analysers, Spectrum Analysers, Test Methods, Satellite, Labview- Job Type:
- Contract
- Location:
- Portsmouth
- Salary:
- £38 per hour
- Job Ref:
- J141078
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Software Engineer
Are you a driven and ambitious Software Engineer with experience developing software for safety critical systems? Are you looking for a new opportunity that will truly challenge you?
KDC is working with a futuristic aerospace company in Germany that has assembled a team of world class engineers who are currently working on developing a fully autonomous eVTOL aircraft. They have successfully completed several test flights and have developed state of the art R&D facilities.
Our client is currently looking for someone with expertise in developing embedded software for operational and application software for Aerospace.
Job Description:
You will be using your embedded software experience to develop integrated avionic system software. You will be an integral part of the flight control team and have experience developing real-time embedded software applications.
Your Tasks:- Develop software for the avionics indication system and other onboard systems
- Create software specifications
- Define software design and architecture with hardware engineers.
- Work closely with external software development partners
- Assist in software verification efforts in accordance with applicable industry standards
- Improve internal software development standards
- Deploy agile software development methods
- Commission test and prototype equipment
- Coordinate and execute software testing
- Assist in bench test and flight test activities
Qualifications- A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in developing software for aerospace applications
- Certified degree
- Extensive knowledge of software development for aerospace applications to the DO-178B/C standard
- Very good software development skills in C, experience with model-based software development and code generation.
- Experience with digital bus standards (SPI, I²C, …) preferred
- Excellent English language skills (written and spoken)
Our client offers a career where you'll have the opportunity to relocate to Germany and work with the most advanced technologies available within electric aviation, as well as the opportunity to shape the organizational setup right from the start.
This role comes with a full relocation package, as well as a competitive salary and benefits.
- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Location:
- Karlsruhe
- Salary:
- Dependent on Experience
- Job Ref:
- J141065
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Satellite Digital System Security Analyst
Satellite Digital System Security Analyst
KDC are seeking a Satellite Analyst for one the largest aerospace companies in the UK who are looking for an experienced and versatile individual with a strong background in Cryptographic function.
Job Summary
Expert in digital security required to join the design team responsible for the secure telecommand and telemetry system for a military communication satellite. The candidate will be required to perform security analysis on the cryptographic equipment employed on board the satellite.
Skills/Experience Required
• Knowledge of cryptography and security functions essential;
• Experienced in security analysis following CAPS process;
• Fast learner, capable of getting up to speed quickly as part of a small, tightly-knit team;
• Understanding of end-to-end communication system design and performance would be valuable.
This role requires current SC Clearance.
As a successful candidate you will be expected to work a 37 hour week on a hourly rate or £50/hr LTD company.
If you are interested in the role please apply or contact myself on 01202 596374.
Key words: Satellite, Cryptography, CAPS- Job Type:
- Contract
- Location:
- Stevenage
- Salary:
- £50 per annum
- Job Ref:
- J141077
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