Flight Control Software Engineer | £75,000 | Maidenhead
Most engineers working in flight control are maintaining someone elses software. This role is different.
Youd be joining a small team building UAVs for real-world operational use - and aircraft tuning is currently a gap they need you to fill. That means genuine influence over how these aircraft fly, not just how the code compiles.
The work sits at the intersection of embedded software and physical flight behaviour. Youll write C++ against ArduPilot, tune flight modes in the real world, and contribute to an in-house flight control capability that doesnt fully exist yet. If youve spent time on autopilot tuning - Stabilize, Loiter, Auto - and found it more interesting than most people do, thats a strong signal this is worth following up on.
The company designs, manufactures, and tests under one roof. That matters because when you change something, you find out quickly whether it worked.
What theyre looking for: Embedded C++ experience in flight control, robotics, or real-time systems. Hands-on ArduPilot experience is a significant advantage.
A genuine interest in UAVs - hobbyist or professional - is worth mentioning.
Whats on offer: £75,000, a 9-day fortnight (a three-day weekend every other week, with a free lunch on the Friday you do come in), and a benefits package that includes healthcare, enhanced parental leave, and a share incentive plan.
If aircraft tuning is something youve pursued beyond what your current role demands, its worth a conversation.