Modeling and Simulation - Flight Dynamics Engineer

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.

Regular Full-Time