Modeling and Simulation - Flight Dynamics Engineer

Joby Aviation; Santa Cruz de Tenerife; Presencial; USD 108.000 - 144.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Joby Aviation is seeking a motivated engineer for the Modeling and Simulation team to support the development of an innovative eVTOL aircraft. The role involves model validation, software development, and collaboration with engineers and test pilots to ensure high model accuracy. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and substantial industry experience, with skills in Python, MATLAB, and aerodynamics.

Servicios

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Formación

• 5-7 years of industry experience or advanced degree with 2+ years experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with configuration control and management of models.

Responsabilidades

• Support verification and validation activities relying on model outputs.
• Develop and improve software methods for modeling tools.
• Collaborate with test pilots to enhance model fidelity.

Conocimientos

Problem-solving

Software debugging

Communication

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

Configuration control

Aircraft aerodynamics

Group work

Individual work

Educación

B.S. in mechanical engineering

B.S. in aerospace engineering

PhD/MS/MEng in related discipline

Herramientas

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

C++

Descripción del empleo

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

• 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 experienceor 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.