Flight Control Research Engineer
Akraya, Inc. · Posted Nov 3, 2026
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- On-site
- Contract
- $30–$40 per hour
Pioneering research and development for next-generation flying mobility vehicles, designing and validating advanced flight control algorithms for electric propulsion systems.
Compensation
Pay Range: $30.00 - $40.00 Per Hour
Responsibilities
- Develop and test advanced flight control algorithms for novel aerial vehicles.
- Enhance and maintain complex simulation models for accurate performance prediction.
- Provide engineering support during flight tests and analyze flight data.
- Contribute to the integration and validation of sensor systems.
- Iterate on designs based on simulation, wind tunnel, and flight test results.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in a relevant engineering field
- Master's with substantial experience
- Nice to have: Aerospace Engineering
- Nice to have: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles