Flight Control Systems Engineer
First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026.
The role is based in the Kyiv region, and we will expect you to work full-time in the office. We have a shuttle service from the nearest metro station.
About the Job
As a Flight Control Systems Engineer, you will be a key part of our Flight Controls team to solve some of the most interesting flight guidance, dynamics, and controls problems you’ll have ever heard of. Together with our world-class team, currently four team members, you will take an empowering role: pushing the boundaries of drone technologies.
You will be working closely with stakeholders from the navigation, embedded systems, and flight test departments to conceive, implement, and validate flight guidance and control system algorithms, features, and improvements. Flight Controls at Quantum-Systems - your mission will be a powerful impact.
What is your Day to Day Mission:
Design and programming of flight guidance and flight control algorithms for automatic and autonomous flight
Support in model building for flight dynamic processes and design of control and feedback control laws based on these models
Preparation and execution of flight tests with UAS systems
Analysis of flight data recordings as well as evaluation and processing of test results
Generation of C/C++ code with Matlab Simulink and its integration into the FCS / autopilot framework
Supporting the certification of our product family and obtaining flight permits, e.g. for BVLOS flight projects
Collaboration in the further development of the product development process
What you bring to the team:
You have completed a degree/apprenticeship in the field of aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, electrical engineering or robotics.
You have theoretical knowledge in the field of flight mechanics and have mastered the basics of control engineering. You also have practical experience with model aircraft, multicopters and / or their subsystems.
You have knowledge of programming with Matlab/Simulink. Fluent handling of the programming language C and Git is also desirable.
You are privately interested in model aircraft construction, drones or robotics and can't wait to implement and try out new ideas.
Due to your open, communicative, friendly and competent attitude, it is easy for you to be considered as an internal expert.
You are highly self-motivated and drive your area of responsibility independently.
Communication in English is a matter of course for you.
Why Quantum-Systems:
We Stand with Ukraine!
We believe in the power of combined efforts: straightforward tech expertise paired with a customer-centric focus.
We are industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary.
We push limits, think outside the box, and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data.
We promise to be your runway for individual and professional growth.