Flight Dynamics Model Developer

Joby Aviation

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • $108,000-144,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Overview: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
  • Develop models for real-time simulation, performance predictions, and various analyses
  • Iterate on models as new data becomes available from higher fidelity CFD methods, windtunnel, and flight test
  • 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 in relevant disciplines
  • Experience credit considered for related advance degrees limited to 2 years for Masters and 5 years for PhD in fields applicable to this job.
  • Strong understanding of aircraft and rotorcraft aerodynamics, and flight dynamics • Experience with C++, MATLAB, Simulink, and Python
  • Excellent problem-solving, software debugging, and communication skills
  • Experience with configuration control and management of models
  • Ability to work in groups and individually
Desired:
  • Experience with surrogate models
  • Strong understanding of aircraft stability and control derivatives
  • Experience correlating and validating aerodynamics models using experimental data • Understanding of data fitting and data regression methods
  • Previous experience working on an aviation certification program
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.

Joby Aviation