Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer (Fully Remote)

About Sarla Aviation Sarla Aviation is at the forefront of revolutionizing urban air mobility with its cutting-edge eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) aircraft featuring innovative tilt-rotor technology. Sarla Aviation, a pioneer in the development of sustainable, efficient, and safe air transportation systems, is dedicated to influencing the future of aviation. We are seeking a skilled and driven Flight Test Engineer Flight Controls to join our expanding team and contribute to the success of our eVTOL program. We're looking for a Flight Test Engineer who brings flight controls domain expertise alongside flight test rigor someone who can review a control law update with the GNC team in the morning, run a handling qualities test point in the afternoon, and lead the investigation when aircraft response doesn't match prediction. Test Planning & Risk Management Conduct hazard analyses and risk assessments with a focus on control-law-induced hazards (PIO susceptibility, mode transitions, degraded-mode behavior), and integrate mitigation strategies into test design Design test points for envelope expansion, handling qualities evaluation, and control system validation across hover, transition, and cruise regimes Aircraft & System Readiness Coordinate with engineering teams to verify aircraft configurations, control law builds, and gain sets ahead of test events Execute pre-flight and post-flight inspections and operational checklists during live testing Monitor telemetry and aircraft response in real time, analyze data against predicted behavior, and provide inputs for test progression decisions Post-Test Analysis & Reporting Extract, organize, and analyze flight test data using Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools including time-domain response analysis, frequency-domain identification, and stability margin assessment Compare flight data against simulation predictions and document model fidelity gaps Flight Controls Liaison Serve as the first responder for field debugging and resolution of control-related anomalies Translate flight test findings into clear, reproducible feedback including handling qualities ratings, anomaly characterization, and model validation observations Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline; 23 years of experience in flight testing, flight controls development, GNC, or aircraft dynamics Strong foundation in flight dynamics, classical and modern control theory, and aircraft stability and control comfortable reasoning about transfer functions, state-space models, gain/phase margins, and closed-loop stabilityWorking proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink comfortable reading production control law models, tracing signal flow, and running offline simulationsFamiliarity with model-based design workflows and autocode generation (Embedded Coder, Simulink Coder, or equivalent)Proficiency in Python for test automation, log parsing, data analysis, and plotting; working knowledge of ExcelFamiliarity with handling qualities frameworks Cooper-Harper rating scale, ADS-33, MIL-STD-1797, or equivalent VTOL-specific criteriaFamiliarity with Git, Jira or equivalent issue tracking, and software configuration management practicesStrong understanding of flight test operational frameworks, readiness reviews, and risk managementFamiliarity with Indian and international regulatory frameworks for advanced air systemsDGCA Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) for Small/Medium drones is desirableHands-on experience with eVTOL, helicopter, or rotorcraft control challenges hover stabilization, transition control, control allocation across redundant effectors Exposure to flight control software stacks (PX4, ArduPilot, or proprietary autopilots) and GCS tools (QGroundControl, MAVLink ecosystem) Experience with piloted simulators, motion platforms, or fixed-base engineering simulators for control law evaluation Familiarity with SC-VTOL, Part 23/27 certification frameworks, or DO-178C / ARP4754A safety-critical software processes Willingness to relocate and work in dynamic test environments with variable schedules Physically capable of supporting outdoor test activities and field operations Commitment to safety, quality, and operational discipline Thrive in a culture of diversity, inclusion, and innovation, where your perspective is valued. Enjoy a competitive compensation package with strong opportunities for growth in a rapidly evolving industry. Submit your resume through our website or via the job post and join us in our journey to redefine aerospace with safety, integrity, and groundbreaking innovation at its core. Therefore, we warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. About Sarla Aviation Sarla Aviation is at the forefront of revolutionizing urban air mobility with its cutti