Flight Systems Engineer

At Heart Aerospace, we are developing the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane capable of carrying 30 passengers, boasting an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 800 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade. We are seeking a highly motivated Flight Systems Engineer to join our Mechanisms team. You will play a crucial role in the system-level design, bring up, debugging, and certification of distributed systems across the ES-30 aircraft. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and certify the first commercial electric-hybrid aircraft.

Responsibilities

Lead the design of essential systems by collaborating cross-functionally with flight science, software, electrical, mechanical, and safety engineers; Lead in-vehicle debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of system-level issues, across electrical, mechanical and software systems; Support bring-up and maintenance of prototype aircraft, integration test benches, Hardware-in-the-Loop environments, and virtual simulation platforms; Create and execute system-level integration plans for a complete system or subsystem; Contribute to the software verification and validation strategy in accordance with DO-178C objectives.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in system integration, ideally in the aerospace or automotive domain; Strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS), communication protocols (Ethernet, CAN, LIN, …), and system-level integration practices; Proficiency in Rust, C/C++, or Python for automation and testing; Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines, and integration frameworks; Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment; Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.

Nice to have

Experience with DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160G, DO-331, or other safety-critical standards; Passion for aircraft and electrification of the aviation industry