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Flight Physics & Flight Controls Engineer (m/w/d)

Alpine Eagle GmbH
CompanyAlpine Eagle GmbH
CategoryEngineering
LocationKarlsruhe
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted24 Feb 2026
Last verified7 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
At Alpine Eagle, we’re building the future of counter-drone defence. We’re a fast-growing, international deep-tech company working at the intersection of aerospace engineering, defence systems, and machine learning. Our goal: create the world’s first swarm-based, airborne counter-drone system. Modern conflicts show how quickly drones are reshaping the battlefield. Threats are rising, and today’s solutions aren’t keeping pace. We’re here to change that. Alpine Eagle isn’t just a defence company. It’s a mission. Backed by an international team, strong funding, and a bold vision, we’re looking for people who want to shape the next generation of aerial security and build something that truly matters.   🎯 How you will make an impact: Design and implement flight control laws  (attitude, rate, position, and advanced control modes)   Model aircraft dynamics  including aerodynamics, propulsion, and actuator behavior   Maximize flight performance  through controller tuning and stability analysis   Build high-fidelity simulations (SITL/HITL)  and validate them against flight test data   Analyze real flight logs  to identify instability, coupling effects, and performance limitations   Bridge simulation and reality  by improving model accuracy and parameter identification   Collaborate with navigation, perception, and hardware teams  to ensure safe and predictable flight behavior   Contribute to flight test campaigns  and iterate quickly from experimental results   ✅ What you need to be successful: Strong background in  flight mechanics, dynamics, and control theory   Experience with classical and modern control methods (PID, LQR, MPC, observers, filtering)   Ability to analyze stability and performance in nonlinear systems   Degree (MSc/PhD preferred) in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Control Engineering, or related field   Experience working with flight control firmware (PX4 / Ardupilot or similar)   Comfortable working with Python-based modeling tools   Practical mindset — capable of turning theory into working controllers on real aircraft   Enjoy debugging physical systems and validating them experimentally     At Alpine Eagle, we are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, or sexual identity. Apply now!