Flight Control System Engineer

What you'll do
Design and analyze flight control algorithms and Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) architecture. 
Develop and validate control laws through simulation (e.g. 6-DOF simulations).
Define flight control system requirements and manage interfaces with avionics and seeker teams.
Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and flight test campaigns.
Analyze flight/test data and support root-cause investigations.
Maintain technical documentation in line with requirements.

Who You Are

- Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

- Experience in flight control/GNC system design, ideally on missiles, rockets, or aircraft.

- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and control system design/analysis.

- Experience with 6-DOF simulation and control law validation.

- Strong analytical skills and systems-level thinking.

What we offer

- A mission-driven environment with the opportunity to work on one of Europe's most consequential defence challenges, with direct impact on sovereign capability and security.

- Daily collaboration with top experts across engineering, operations, and defence, with real opportunity to learn from the best, contribute, and grow.

- High ownership and autonomy; no time tracking, no micromanagement, just clear objectives and accountability for outcomes.

- A fast-paced environment where good ideas are implemented quickly, and feedback from test and flight drives real decisions.

- A culture that values clarity, integrity, and excellence, and supports people who take initiative and push boundaries responsibly.

- Competitive compensation and real share options aligned to responsibility and impact, not tenure or hierarchy.

Security and Eligibility Requirement

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be an EU/NATO/German citizen and eligible for Security Clearance.

At Hypersonica, every hire raises the bar. We are deliberately small, intensely capable, and deeply mission-driven. If this role feels like a strong fit, or if you believe you bring something exceptional that goes beyond the description, we encourage you to apply.
 
Hypersonica is an equal-opportunity employer and assesses candidates solely on merit, capability, and potential.
 
You can apply directly to this role or reach out to Nathan Sweeney, Head of Talent. We review every application and aim to respond to all candidates within two weeks, whether the answer is yes or no.