Airworthiness Engineer – Flight Control Systems
The ePlane CompanyRole Overview
The ePlane Company is hiring a mid-level Airworthiness Engineer – Flight Control Systems. This is a full-time role in Chennai. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Job Description
The Airworthiness group at ePlane company is looking for someone in design assurance and safety of flight controls systems for ePlane’s electric propulsion VTOL aircraft, to interact with ePlane design groups for the compliance of DGCA’s applicable design requirements for the Type Certification of the aircraft.
Technical Skills
- Control Law Design & Development: Experience in designing and developing control laws for VTOL aircraft, including trajectory optimization.
- Flight Dynamics & Simulation: Ability to develop and analyze flight dynamic models for simulation.
- Flight Control Systems: Experience with Fly-By-Wire (FBW) flight control systems and actuator/motor control loops.
- Software & Programming: Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, C++, and flight simulation software like X-Plane and Gazebo.
- Flight Testing & Data Analysis: Experience in flight testing, system identification, and post-flight analysis.
Must-Have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Avionics Engineering/ Aerospace Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering or a related field is required.
- Working experience in fixed/rotary wing aircraft/UAV/VTOL Flight control law design, flight dynamics modeling, integration and troubleshooting.
- Experience in developing safety critical analysis for flight controls systems
- Knowledge in DGCA rules & regulations specifically on aircraft Type Certification, design organization approval and ITSO authorisation.
- Experience with ARP4754A/4761A/ DO178C/DO 160G/DO-254 standards
Good to Have
- Master’s degree in Flight Control Systems or Aerospace Engineering.
- Understanding of CS/FAR-23 or CS/FAR-27 regulations of EASA / FAA
- Prior experience in working on Type certification and ITSO authorisation
- Knowledge of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Lean methodologies.
- Experience in maintenance, reliability analysis, and risk assessment.
- Understanding of Prototype manufacturing of aircraft
- Knowledge in preparation of technical documents and manuals for the type certification.
Personality Traits
1. Written and verbal communication in English
2. Capacity to work independently
3. Multi-tasking
Job Location: Chennai
Experience: 3 to 5 years
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Airworthiness Engineer – Flight Control Systems position at The ePlane Company?
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Where is the Airworthiness Engineer – Flight Control Systems position at The ePlane Company located?
This position is based in Chennai. The ePlane Company has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Airworthiness Engineer – Flight Control Systems at The ePlane Company earn?
The ePlane Company has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Airworthiness Engineer – Flight Control Systems role at The ePlane Company posted?
This role was posted on May 14, 2026 (30 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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