Control Engineer

DSS Aerospace is a leading defense technology company focused on the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS/UAVs) and autonomous defense solutions. We are dedicated to delivering innovative aerospace technologies through cutting-edge engineering, rigorous testing, and continuous innovation. We are currently looking for a highly motivated Flight Control Systems Engineer to join our engineering team in Islamabad. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in flight dynamics, control systems, and autonomous flight, playing a key role in developing, validating, and optimizing flight control algorithms while supporting sensor and autopilot system integration for UAV platforms.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop, analyze, implement, and optimize both linear and nonlinear flight control algorithms for UAV systems.
- Design, execute, and validate Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) simulations using MATLAB/Simulink, ROS, and other relevant simulation environments.
- Model, simulate, and evaluate aircraft flight dynamics, stability, and control system performance.
- Integrate and calibrate various sensors including IMUs, GNSS/GPS, airspeed sensors, magnetometers, barometers, and other avionics components.
- Configure, customize, and optimize flight control software using PX4, ArduPilot, or proprietary flight stacks.
- Develop state estimation algorithms and sensor fusion techniques to enhance navigation and flight performance.
- Collaborate closely with avionics, embedded systems, software, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration.
- Analyze flight test data, troubleshoot control system issues, and implement necessary performance improvements.
- Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, design reports, and test procedures.
- Support ground testing, flight testing, and overall validation of UAV platforms.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Control Systems, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Strong understanding of flight dynamics, aircraft stability, control theory, and state estimation.
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for modeling, simulation, and controller development.
- Hands-on experience with Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testing methodologies.
- Familiarity with ROS, PX4, ArduPilot, or similar flight control frameworks.
- Experience with UAV sensor integration, sensor calibration, and sensor fusion techniques.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Experience in developing autonomous UAV systems.
- Knowledge of Kalman Filters, Extended Kalman Filters (EKF), or other advanced state estimation techniques.
- Programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
- Experience with embedded systems and real-time control applications.
- Familiarity with UAV flight testing, data analysis, and system validation processes.
- Understanding of aerospace safety standards and system verification methodologies.

Joining DSS Aerospace offers the opportunity to work on next-generation UAV and autonomous defense technologies alongside a team of highly skilled aerospace and robotics engineers. You will contribute to innovative projects with real-world impact and enjoy professional growth in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.