Flight Dynamics & Controls Engineer

AZM is a Saudi advanced engineering company developing next-generation autonomous systems across air, land, maritime, and subsurface domains.Our mission is to build sovereign engineering capability in Saudi Arabia — from first principles, modeling and simulation to prototypes, testing, and real-world systems.We are building our founding aerospace engineering team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.The RoleAZM is looking for a Flight Dynamics & Controls Engineer to help develop the dynamics, stability, control, and simulation foundations of next-generation UAV and VTOL platforms.You will work across the full engineering cycle — from mathematical modeling and control-law development to simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, system integration, and flight-test validation.This is an opportunity to help shape an aircraft program from the beginning rather than inherit an established one.What You’ll Work OnAircraft and UAV flight-dynamics modelingStability and control analysisControl-law design and developmentGuidance, navigation, and flight-control integration6-DOF aircraft simulationLinear and nonlinear dynamic modelsState estimation and sensor integrationFlight-envelope and performance analysisSIL and HIL simulation and validationAutopilot and flight-control system integrationGround-test and flight-test preparationFlight-data analysis and model correlationController tuning and performance optimizationCollaboration with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, autonomy, structures, and systems engineering teamsWhat We’re Looking ForDegree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, Control Engineering, or a related disciplineStrong understanding of aircraft dynamics, stability, and controlExperience with control-system modeling and simulationStrong analytical and engineering problem-solving abilityExperience with UAV, VTOL/eVTOL, fixed-wing aircraft, flight controls, autopilots, or experimental aerospace systems is highly valuedAbility to work across disciplines and solve problems from first principlesComfortable working in an early-stage engineering environment where systems are designed, tested, and iterated rapidlyExperience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, PX4, ArduPilot, ROS/ROS 2, HIL/SIL environments, flight-data analysis tools, or equivalent engineering platforms is valuable.Compensation & BenefitsSalary: [SAR XX,XXX – XX,XXX per month], depending on experience and technical depth.Benefits may include:Competitive compensation packageRelocation support for eligible candidatesMedical insurancePaid annual leaveProfessional development and technical trainingDirect involvement in early-stage aerospace R&D and prototype programsOpportunity to work across simulation, hardware, integration, and real-world testingInternational applicants welcomeFinal compensation and benefits will be confirmed during the hiring process based on role level and candidate profile.Hiring ProcessWe want the process to be technical, focused, and respectful of candidates’ time.01 — Application Review We review your engineering background, projects, research, and relevant experience.02 — Introductory Conversation A short conversation about your experience, interests, availability, and the AZM engineering environment.03 — Technical Discussion A deeper discussion with the engineering team covering flight dynamics, controls, modeling, simulation, and relevant projects you have worked on.04 — Technical Assessment / Portfolio Review Depending on experience, candidates may be asked to discuss previous technical work or complete a focused engineering assessment.05 — Final Discussion & Offer Role scope, compensation, relocation where applicable, start date, and final terms.Applicant PrivacyCandidate information is collected solely for recruitment and hiring purposes.Application materials may be reviewed by authorized members of AZM and SOURCE | Ventures involved in recruitment and technical evaluation. Candidate information will not be sold or used for unrelated marketing purposes.Applicants should avoid submitting confidential, classified, export-controlled, proprietary, or third-party restricted technical information as part of their application or portfolio.Location📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — On-site Employment: Full-time 🌍 International applicants are welcomeWhy AZM?This is not a role focused on maintaining an established aircraft program.You will help build the program itself.From the first dynamic model and control architecture to simulation, integration, and flight testing, your work can directly influence how AZM's first generation of aerospace systems flies.Model it. Control it. Validate it. Make it fly.Apply: Contact@sourcekuw.com