The Role
The Flight Control Systems Engineer will develop and tune flight-critical modules for autonomous aircraft, focusing on PX4/ArduPilot, control systems, and real flight testing.
Summary Generated by Built In
Evolved Aerospace develops mission-critical aerospace systems designed for real operational use.
We combine autonomy, software, sensing, and systems integration to deliver capability that performs in contested and constrained environments — not just in test settings.
Our work is guided by a simple principle: platforms are means, not the objective. Mission outcomes define success.
Flight Control Systems Engineer
Location: Linkoping, Sweden
Team: Onboard Autonomy
You’ll own development inside PX4/ArduPilot, building and tuning flight-critical behaviours for autonomous aircraft operating in complex environments.
Responsibilities
- Develop custom PX4 / ArduPilot modules
- Implement guidance, landing, and safety-critical logic
- Tune controllers, rate loops, and estimators
- Integrate perception and state-estimation outputs
- Design and validate emergency fallback modes
- Support SITL/HITL and real flight testing
Core Skills
- C++ (embedded, real-time)
- PX4 or ArduPilot internals
- Control systems (PID, EKF fundamentals)
- MAVLink protocol
- Firmware debugging and tuning
Tools & Tech
- PX4 SITL
- ArduPilot SITL
- Gazebo
- QGroundControl
- MAVProxy
If you’re driven by real-world impact, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply below or contact Connor Hird via LinkedIn or [email protected].
Evolved Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- C++ programming experience
- Experience with PX4 or ArduPilot internals
- Understanding of control systems fundamentals
- Familiarity with MAVLink protocol
- Experience with firmware debugging and tuning
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The Company
What We Do
Evolved Aerospace develops advanced unmanned aerial mission systems designed to deliver decisive operational advantage across complex environments, focusing on autonomous, long-range capabilities for surveillance and defense.
