Stirling Dynamics is recruiting an experienced Flight Control Systems Engineer to join our team.
Due to recent contract wins and supporting continued growth, Stirling Dynamics are looking for a talented Systems Engineer with Flight Control Systems experience to join our Systems & Safety team supporting key aerospace projects in the civil aerospace and eVTOL markets.
Work at Stirling is not simply restricted to aerospace projects, due to our expertise and scope of supply, our engineers have the opportunity to work within aerospace and marine industries on many different projects such as our own products (flight controls and simulator controls), landing gear design, control system design and expert consultancy/support for our customers.
These roles will be based in our Bristol office with occasional travel to our clients’ sites as required however as part of our commitment to flexible working, we also accept hybrid working.
As part of the Systems & Safety team, our Systems Engineers are responsible for the delivery of systems support to our business and our clients which includes activities such as:
Candidates will ideally be degree qualified in a related discipline.
Specific skills/experience should include some of the following:
The personal qualities of the candidates will be key to success in this role which demands a self-motivated attitude, a professional approach, and good organisational skills. Candidates must be able to identify with the characteristics and qualities detailed below:
Competitive package - Grade 5-7 (£42,000 - £65,000) depending on experience
We offer a range of benefits to our employees to recognise their efforts. Playing hard is equally as important as working hard, so regular events are held throughout the year which provide an ideal opportunity to mix socially.

Stirling Dynamics is an advanced engineering company located in the UK and Germany that provides high-end engineering products and services. Our strength is not only in providing world-leading technical expertise but also in our ability to work collaboratively with customers to build strong relationships with a focus on open communication and transparency. With over three decades of experience and as part of the Expleo Group, we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge on multiple aircraft and marine platforms, delivered to both civil and military programmes around the globe.
Trading since 1987, we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge on over 70 different aircraft types and multiple marine platforms, delivered to both civil and military programmes around the globe. Furthermore, we are approved to the global aerospace quality standard AS9100 and a member of the ITAR Approved Community.
Exports make up over 70% of our business and our teams support clients in North America, Western Europe, and the Asia Pacific. We respect the differences in international cultures and recognise that every organisation has their own preferred way of working. Our flexible contracting models, coupled with cultural awareness, ensure that customer satisfaction is achieved throughout the project lifecycle.
Stirling Dynamics was acquired by Expleo in 2018. Expleo is a world-class partner in engineering, quality and digital solutions for clients operating in the aerospace, automotive, defence, financial services, industrial, and transportation sectors. With around 15,000 employees in more than 30 countries, Expleo has the cutting-edge technical know-how and proven expertise in complex and critical systems. In 2020, Expleo achieved a turnover of around 1.1 billion euros.