Junior Auto-Flight (AFCS) Systems Engineer

About Heart Aerospace

Heart’s mission is to create the fastest, most affordable and sustainable mode of transport for regional travel. Our goal is to serve the market in every corner of the world.

Your place of work will be at our main office and hangar facility. This is located at Säve Airport in Gothenburg, Sweden. Relocation assistance can be provided. At Heart you’ll be working at the cutting edge of technology while contributing towards a sustainable future. We offer stock options to all our employees and a challenging and inspiring work environment.

We seek experienced and skilled professionals to join our small, fast moving team developing a new electric aircraft in Sweden. We’re in a very expansive phase and now is the time to join our team.

Come help us write a new chapter in the history of aviation together.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Junior Auto-Flight (AFCS) Systems Engineer to help us design, develop and certify the integrated avionics systems. You will work closely with system engineers in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Develop the AFCS system requirements
- Support AFCS integration with FCS, Safety, certification
- Develop test plan, test procedures, follow up snags and problem reports
- Interface with suppliers

Qualifications & Experience:

- BS & MS in engineering (Aerospace/Aeronautics/Electrical)
- Aeronautical Science or Electrical Engineering studies of systems and their applications in aerospace products
- Experience in a training or work-study program in a commercial or research environment, being trained or working with electronic systems or aerospace products
- 1-2 years experience with automatic flight control systems including flight director, autopilot, yaw damper and autothrottle (ATA 22), from studies, internship or work experience
- Basic understanding of system requirements management and V&V process
- Basic understanding of aircraft system certification (EASA/FAA Part 23 or 25)
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills in English
- Eagerness to work with others
- Passion for aircraft and Heart’s mission

The ideal candidate would have :

- Knowledge of systems engineering principles for safety critical systems (SAE ARP 4754/4761)
- Experience as Flight Control System integrator
- Model based design (MBD) / Simulation experience


At Heart Aerospace, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We are growing and there will be plenty of opportunities for development and taking on other responsibilities.

Heart is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working at Heart Aerospace is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world more accessible and sustainable.