Modeling and Simulation - Flight Dynamics Engineer Job at Joby Aviation, California

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  • Joby Aviation
  • California

Job Description

Joby Aviation is leading the industry by introducing a revolutionary urban air mobility aircraft featuring the innovative all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) JAS4-1 air vehicle. The Modeling and Simulation (M&S) team seeks a highly motivated engineer to help deliver the JAS4-1 vehicle to the marketplace. This role requires a willingness to learn and develop a range of knowledge and skills that include executing tests in a flight simulator environment, post-flight analysis, comparison of experimental data to models, and all other tasks related to the development and validation of models for an eVTOL.

Responsibilities

  • Support verification and validation activities that rely on the model outputs
  • Support models development for real-time simulation, performance predictions, and various analyses
  • Develop and improve the software methods behind the modeling tools and workflows 
  • Document models’ correlation and validation against experimental data
  • Work closely with other engineers/teams to determine the required model accuracy
  • Collaborate with test pilots to improve the model fidelity based on feedback from simulator sessions

Required

  • B.S. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a relevant discipline
  • 5-7 years of industry experience or advanced degree (PhD/MS/MEng) in related discipline and 2+ yrs industry experience
  • Excellent problem-solving, software debugging, and communication skills
  • Experience with Python, MATLAB, and Simulink
  • Experience with configuration control and management of models
  • Understanding of aircraft and rotorcraft aerodynamics
  • Ability to work in groups and individually

Desired

  • Understanding of aircraft stability and control derivatives
  • Understanding of regression and system identification methods
  • Basic understanding of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) principles
  • Previous experience working on an aviation certification program
  • Experience or exposure to C++

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $108,000 - $144,000/ yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Additional Information

Joby Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work,

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