This document summarizes a research paper that proposes a new design methodology for a roll position demand autopilot for guided missiles. The design is based on state feedback using Ackermann pole placement and a reduced order observer. The open-loop unstable roll control model is stabilized using state feedback and pole placement. Actuator dynamics are included. Simulation results show the new design significantly improves responses over previous frequency domain designs by eliminating overshoots and reducing maximum roll rates and aileron deflections. A reduced order Das & Ghosal observer is used to estimate unmeasurable states like aileron angle and rate.