Flight Control Engineer

Flight Control Software Engineer | £75,000 | Maidenhead

Most engineers working in flight control are maintaining someone else's software. This role is different.

You'd 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. You'll write C++ against Ardu Pilot, tune flight modes in the real world, and contribute to an in-house flight control capability that doesn't fully exist yet. If you've spent time on autopilot tuning – Stabilize, Loiter, Auto – and found it more interesting than most people do, that's 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 they're looking for: Embedded C++ experience in flight control, robotics, or real-time systems. Hands-on Ardu Pilot experience is a significant advantage.

A genuine interest in UAVs - hobbyist or professional - is worth mentioning.

What's 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 you've pursued beyond what your current role demands, it's worth a conversation.