Flight Controls Engineer II

Job Title: Flight Controls Engineer II

Department: Aerospace Engineering / UAV Systems

Location: Chennai

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Mid-Level (35 years)

Company Description:

Big Bang Boom Solutions (BBBS) is a Chennai-based deep-tech defence startup focused on developing indigenous defence and security technologies. It operates as a defence solutions integrator that builds advanced systems in areas such as artificial intelligence, UAS/drone technology, electronic warfare, material science, propulsion, communication systems, and data security, aiming to create intellectual property for national defence applications.

BBBS develops products such as anti-drone defence systems, see-through armour interfaces, smart surveillance platforms, and other custom defence technologies. The company has participated in and won multiple iDEX challenges sponsored by the Indian Ministry of Defence, receiving government grants and contracts.

Educational Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or Computer Science

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Flight Controls Engineer to join our UAV and autonomous systems team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in control theory and embedded systems, with hands-on experience in flight control software, IOT, sensor fusion, and stability algorithms. This role involves developing, tuning, and validating flight control systems for drones and aerial platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Control System Design

• Develop and implement flight control algorithms for stability, navigation, and manoeuvring.
• Apply principles of control theory to optimize system response and robustness.

Software Development

• Program flight control logic using C++, Embedded C, and Arduino.
• Customize and extend open-source flight stacks such as PX4 and ArduPilot.
• Customize mission planning software to meet project requirements.

Sensor Fusion & Integration

• Integrate data from IMUs, GPS, LiDAR, and other sensors for accurate state estimation.
• Implement sensor fusion techniques for real-time control and navigation.

Testing & Validation

• Conduct Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing to validate control algorithms.
• Analyze flight data and refine control parameters for improved performance.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Document control system architecture, tuning procedures, and test results.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 35 years of experience in flight control systems development.
• Strong knowledge of control theory, C++, and embedded C.
• Experience with PX4, ArduPilot, and UAV flight dynamics.
• Proficiency in sensor fusion and real-time embedded systems with IoT..
• Familiarity with flight stability algorithms and tuning techniques.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for control system modeling.
• Exposure to safety-critical systems and airworthiness standards.

Hands-on experience with drone piloting and flight testing.