Role Description
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An exciting opportunity to work as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate has arisen as part of a collaboration project between OTM Servo Mechanism Ltd and Cranfield University. The project will focus on the development of flight control systems that are closely coupled with the aircraft effector actuators.
About Aerospace Centre for Aeronautics and OTM
You will work closely with the team at and the Dynamics Simulation and Control Group in Cranfield’s. OTM design and manufacture world-class actuator solutions for, among others, the aerospace sector. The Centre for Aeronautics is one of the world’s largest centres for postgraduate education and research in aircraft design, aerodynamics, advanced modelling and simulation tools and methods.
About the Role
You will lead the implementation of a flight control computer. This will include developing knowledge on the flight control avionics standards and requirements. You will also test practical flight control algorithms with simulation models and implement these into a modular flight control computer that complies with industry standards, as well as continue development of a hardware-in-the-loop system. This will involve design and development of flight control computer electronics and PCB design.
About You
It is essential you have demonstrative understanding of control or avionics systems modelling, development or simulation, in particular experience of coding and algorithm development for control systems or mechatronic systems using software tools such as MATLAB/Simulink. Knowledge of real time systems and communication would also be desirable in this role. This role would suit an individual with excellent software skills and the ability to code MATLAB/Simulink into embedded systems. Previous experience of control systems specification and design is desirable. The role will require the development of knowledge in control algorithm simulation and implementation to required industry standards.
You will have excellent project and time management skills, and the ability to work independently and to communicate complex information clearly. You will hold a Postgraduate degree (MEng/MSc) in aerospace engineering, control system, mechatronics or related subject. It will be advantageous if you have a PhD in one of these areas.
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