Development Engineer Control Systems for Guided Missiles | Entwicklungsingenieur (m/w/d) Regelungstechnik für Flugkörper
FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Nürnberg City
Job Summary
As a Development Engineer for Control Systems, you will be responsible for creating simulation models and developing algorithms for Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) of guided munitions. Your daily tasks involve utilizing simulation techniques such as 6DoF and linear robust control methods like H-infinity or LPV control, alongside state estimation using Extended Kalman Filters. You will support the operational implementation and integration of these algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink and participate in the planning, execution, and evaluation of component tests and firing campaigns both domestically and abroad. This role is ideal for technical specialists who enjoy combining theoretical modeling with hands-on testing and documentation. The position offers a permanent contract with flexible working hours through flextime, a company pension scheme, and various social benefits including childcare subsidies and team events, making it a stable yet dynamic career opportunity within a family-owned engineering leader.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Master's or Diploma) in Control Engineering, Engineering Cybernetics, Aerospace Engineering, or a comparable field of study.
Experience
- Professional experience in control systems or aerospace engineering is preferred
- Experience with GNC algorithm development for guided munitions or similar systems
- Practical experience in creating concepts, specifications, and technical documentation
- Experience in conducting and evaluating component tests or field campaigns
- A completed PhD in a relevant field is considered an asset
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to travel for international and domestic firing campaigns and component testing is required.
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