Principal FQS Design Engineer Dynamics Real Time Simulation

EDGE Group PJSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Group PJSC is seeking an experienced Flight Quality amp Simulation FQS Engineer to support development, integration, verification and validation of aircraft flight dynamics and simulation models in real-time environments. The role emphasizes MATLAB/Simulink-based model development and high-fidelity simulations.

You will apply nonlinear 6-DOF modelling, conduct flight dynamics analyses, and contribute to V&V activities and data-driven aerodynamic database work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline related to aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in aircraft flight dynamics simulation or aerospace modelling.
• Strong working knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink.
• Understanding of aircraft dynamics, stability and control principles.
• Knowledge of aircraft aerodynamic characteristics and mathematical modelling.
• Experience with aircraft simulation models and engineering analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical documentation skills.
• Good communication and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify and maintain nonlinear 6-DOF aircraft dynamic models.
• Develop and integrate aircraft mathematical models using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Perform aircraft flight dynamics analysis including stability, control, trim and linearization assessments.
• Develop, integrate and analyse aerodynamic databases using CFD, wind-tunnel and flight-test data.
• Conduct flight-quality and handling-qualities assessments against applicable aerospace standards.
• Support model development, integration and execution within real-time simulation environments.
• Perform MIL, SIL and HIL testing.
• Conduct model verification and validation, including simulation accuracy assessments and test correlation.
• Support fixed-step simulation execution and code generation for real-time applications.
• Troubleshoot model performance, simulation discrepancies and integration issues.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support aircraft simulation and system development activities.
• Prepare technical documentation, simulation reports and verification evidence.

Skills

6-DOF modelling

Flight dynamics

Aerodynamics

Real-time simulation

Model-in-the-Loop

Software-in-the-Loop

MIL/SIL/HIL

V&V

Code generation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Flight Dynamics, Control Systems or related

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

CFD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Flight Quality amp Simulation FQS Engineer to support the development integration verification and validation of aircraft flight dynamics and simulation models The role requires strong technical expertise in aircraft 6-DOF modelling MATLAB Simulink aerodynamics flight dynamics and real-time simulation The successful candidate will contribute to the development and assessment of high-fidelity aircraft models flight-quality evaluations and simulation environments supporting advanced aerospace and mission systems projects The ideal candidate will have practical experience developing and modifying nonlinear aircraft dynamic models conducting flight dynamics analysis and integrating models into real-time simulation environments

b RESPONSIBILITIES b

• Develop modify and maintain nonlinear six-degree-of-freedom 6-DOF aircraft dynamic models
• Develop and integrate aircraft mathematical models using MATLAB and Simulink
• Perform aircraft flight dynamics analysis including stability control trim and linearization assessments
• Develop integrate and analyse aerodynamic databases using CFD wind-tunnel and flight-test data
• Conduct flight-quality and handling-qualities assessments against applicable aerospace standards
• Support model development integration and execution within real-time simulation environments
• Perform Model-in-the-Loop MIL Software-in-the-Loop SIL and Hardware-in-the-Loop HIL testing
• Conduct model verification and validation V amp V including simulation accuracy assessments and test correlation
• Support fixed-step simulation execution and code generation for real-time applications
• Troubleshoot model performance simulation discrepancies and integration issues
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support aircraft simulation and system development activities
• Prepare technical documentation simulation reports and verification evidence

b BASIC QUALIFICATIONS b

• Bachelor s degree in Aerospace Engineering Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
• Relevant professional experience in aircraft flight dynamics simulation or aerospace modelling
• Strong working knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink
• Understanding of aircraft dynamics stability and control principles
• Knowledge of aircraft aerodynamic characteristics and mathematical modelling
• Experience working with aircraft simulation models and engineering analysis tools
• Strong analytical problem-solving and technical documentation skills
• Good communication and teamwork capabilities

b PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS b

• Master s degree in Aerospace Engineering Flight Dynamics Control Systems or a related discipline
• Extensive hands‑on experience developing nonlinear aircraft 6-DOF models from the ground up
• Advanced MATLAB Simulink expertise including model development simulation code generation and real‑time execution
• Experience developing aerodynamic databases using CFD wind‑tunnel testing and flight‑test data
• Strong experience in aircraft stability control trim linearization and handling‑qualities assessments
• Practical experience with MIL SIL HIL simulation environments
• Experience with fixed‑step simulation real‑time model execution and hardware integration
• Proven experience in model verification validation and flight‑test data correlation
• Familiarity with aircraft handling‑quality standards and relevant aerospace certification or engineering practices
• Experience supporting advanced aircraft development flight simulation or mission systems programmes

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. Relevant professional experience in aircraft flight dynamics, simulation or aerospace modelling. Strong working knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink. Understanding of aircraft dynamics, stability and control principles. Knowledge of aircraft aerodynamic characteristics and mathematical modelling. Experience working with aircraft simulation models and engineering analysis tools. Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical documentation skills. Good communication and teamwork capabilities. Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Flight Dynamics, Control Systems or a related discipline. Extensive hands‑on experience developing nonlinear aircraft 6-DOF models from the ground up. Advanced MATLAB/Simulink expertise, including model development, simulation, code generation and real‑time execution. Experience developing aerodynamic databases using CFD, wind‑tunnel testing and flight‑test data. Strong experience in aircraft stability, control, trim, linearization and handling‑qualities assessments. Practical experience with MIL/SIL/HIL simulation environments. Experience with fixed‑step simulation, real‑time model execution and hardware integration. Proven experience in model verification, validation and flight‑test data correlation. Familiarity with aircraft handling‑quality standards and relevant aerospace certification or engineering practices. Experience supporting advanced aircraft development, flight simulation or mission systems programmes.