Aerospace System Engineer

RINA

Rome, Italy

Mission

The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining flight simulation systems' models and advanced flight control systems. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest level of performance, reliability, and safety in our aerospace technologies.

Key Accountabilities

Design and Development:

Develop and integrate advanced flight simulation systems and aircraft system and subsystem models for pilot training and advanced design;
Design and optimize flight control systems, including autopilot and stability augmentation systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations;
Create detailed design documents, technical specifications, and system architectures.

Testing and Validation:

Conduct rigorous testing and validation of flight simulators and control systems to ensure performance and reliability;
Utilize simulation software and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing methods to validate system functionality;
Analyze test data and provide detailed reports and recommendations for system improvements.

Collaboration:

Work collaboratively with software engineers, hardware engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate flight systems and simulators with broader aerospace projects;
Participate in and occasionally lead design reviews, technical meetings, and project planning sessions;
Provide technical support and guidance to team members and stakeholders, mentoring junior engineers as needed.

Maintenance and Upgrades:

Perform regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and updates on existing models and control systems;
Implement significant upgrades and enhancements to improve system performance and incorporate new technologies;
Ensure all systems comply with regulatory standards and industry best practices.

Documentation and Training:

Develop comprehensive user manuals, technical documentation, and training materials for flight simulation systems;
Conduct advanced training sessions for end-users, including pilots and maintenance personnel, on the operation and maintenance of developed flight systems.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

3-5 years of professional experience in aerospace engineering or related fields;
Proven experience in developing and implementing flight control systems and simulation models;
Strong understanding of flight simulation systems and aircraft control systems;
Proficiency in designing and optimizing flight control systems;
Advanced knowledge of industry standards and safety regulations;
Advanced programming skills in languages such as MATLAB, Simulink, C++, or Python;
Proficiency with simulation software and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing methods.

Competencies

ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way;
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization;
CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction;
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity;
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint;
MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions;
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances;
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model;
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future.

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