Flight Dynamics & Handling Qualities Engineer

Confidential Careers; Al Ain; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers seeks a Flying Qualities Engineer to evaluate aircraft stability, control, and handling qualities. You will develop flight dynamics models, analyze flight test data, and support certification activities across the aircraft development process.

The role requires a degree in aerospace engineering and at least 5 years in an aircraft OEM environment, with strong skills in MATLAB/Simulink and flight test data analysis. Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in aerospace engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an Aircraft OEM environment.
• Direct experience in Aircraft Stability & Control and Flying Qualities Engineering.
• Strong background in flight dynamics, simulations, and data analysis.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and Origin Pro/Origin Lab.
• Familiarity with certification standards and flight test post-processing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stability and control analyses for aircraft across flight conditions.
• Assess handling qualities, control surface effectiveness, and disturbances.
• Develop and use linear/nonlinear flight dynamics models and simulations.
• Create and maintain data reduction tools for flying qualities analysis.
• Plan, coordinate, and analyze flight test activities to validate stability.
• Prepare technical reports and certification artifacts.
• Collaborate with Aerodynamics, Flight Controls, Loads, and Flight Test teams.

Education

Bachelor's or Graduate Degree in Aerospace Engineering

5+ years of aerospace OEM experience

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Origin Pro/Origin Lab

MIL-F-8785C

MIL-STD-1797A

EASA/FAA Part 23/25

Job description

Confidential Careers seeks a Flying Qualities Engineer to evaluate aircraft stability, control, and handling qualities. You will develop flight dynamics models, analyze flight test data, and support certification activities across the aircraft development process.

The role requires a degree in aerospace engineering and at least 5 years in an aircraft OEM environment, with strong skills in MATLAB/Simulink and flight test data analysis. Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams is essential.