Fcas Control System Architect

**Job Description Summary**: The FCAS Control System Architect is responsible to drive engineering activities for system architecture definition, design, requirements specification and early validation for Future Combat Air Systems full authority propulsion controls; to conduct numerical analyses to demonstrate the control system performances, stability and robustness throughout the aircraft flight envelope; to liaise with System Engineering and the broader engineering team in support of technology developments, validation and accrual throughout tech mat programs.

**Essential Responsibilities**
- To develop and document the control system architecture and the relevant requirements with prototypal implementation of Model Based Designs.
- To carry out with limited guidance trade-off, performance, stability and robustness clearance analyses, validation studies aiming at meeting the projected propulsion system operative and functional requirements.
- To support testing and validation activities, based on technology maturation objectives, of the control system/subsystems, up to the final stages of the propulsion system integration within laboratory environments and/or ground test demonstration vehicles.
- To develop and maintain the high-fidelity dynamic model of complex electric, hydraulic or pneumatic actuations, turbomachinery, and integrated propulsion system.
- To contribute to the development of the Model Based Designs for software developments.
- To collaborate with the appointed Avio Aero engineering team stakeholders in the execution of the project development, product definition, technology maturation activities.
- To contribute to the liaison with industrial partners with control system design solutions to ensure the overall propulsion system integration and compliance with the intended functions.
- To assure that the documentation of technical data, generated for the assigned tasks, is consistent with engineering policies and industrial procedures for MOD driven developments.
- To formulate and implement plans to achieve technical requirements, schedules and contract commitments.
- To monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments.
- To contribute to technical and program reviews

**Qualifications/Requirements**
- Master of Science in Aerospace or Computer Science Engineering
- Well trained in either SPOCT or Controls System Theory
- Experience in a similar engineering position
- Proficiency in written and oral English
- Good Knowledge of Computer Aided Control System Design tools (MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow)
- EU work permit

**Desired Characteristics**
- Strong team-work & commitment skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

**What we offer**

**Smart working and work life-balance**

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes remote work and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.

**Total Rewards**

At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:

- Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
- Flexible benefits platform
- GE Aviation share plan
- Life and injury insurance
- Private medical cover
- Employee assistant program
- Employee special awards (service and recognition)
- Local special agreements and discounts
- English and languages training for you and one member of your family
- Technical, Leadership and development trainings

**Inclusion & Diversity**

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.

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**Additional Information**:
**Relocation Assistance Provided**:No