Flight Mechanics V&V Engineer

ePlane Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ePlane Company is seeking a Flight Mechanics Engineer (verification and validation) to join our team in India. The role focuses on testing 6-DOF flight dynamics models, developing robust mathematical models for aircraft dynamics and propulsion, and performing comprehensive stability analyses.

You will run SIL/HIL simulations, compare results with flight-test data, and design verification procedures using MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and C/C++.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience testing flight mechanics, dynamics, simulation and control systems.
• Strong background in 6-DOF equations of motion, aerodynamics, stability and control.
• Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink; good Python/C++ programming.
• Experience with testing and validation methods, data analysis and simulations.
• Ability to interpret flight-test data and flight dynamics results.

Responsibilities

• Test 6-DOF nonlinear flight-dynamics models against data.
• Develop mathematical models for aircraft dynamics and propulsion.
• Perform trim, stability, control and performance analyses across the flight envelope.
• Run SIL/HIL simulations and compare with flight-test data.
• Design test cases and verification procedures; write test scripts.
• Develop testing environments with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++.

Skills

6-DOF flight dynamics

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

Flight test data analysis

System validation & verification

Test script development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Aeronautical/Mechanical/Controls Eng

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

Job description

As a Flight Mechanics Engineer (verification and validation), the following work area and skill sets awaits you:

1. Aircraft Flight Mechanics & Dynamics

Test the 6-DOF nonlinear aircraft flight-dynamics models to their

Develop mathematical models for aircraft rigid-body dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, actuators, landing gear, and environmental effects.

Perform aircraft trim, stability, control, and performance analyses across the flight envelope.

Determine and analyse aerodynamic derivatives, stability derivatives, control derivatives, and propulsion characteristics.

Perform longitudinal, lateral, and directional stability and controllability assessments.

Analyse control-system performance, stability margins, actuator utilisation, and control authority.

Run Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) iron-bird, and flight-test simulations.

Compare simulation results against flight test or analytical data and generate reports.

Design test cases, write test scripts and verification procedures etc..

Develop and maintain testing environments using MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, or equivalent tools .

Test and mature the aircraft, propulsion, actuator, sensor, environment, and flight-control models.

Perform model correlation against wind-tunnel, component-test, ground-test, and flight-test data.

Evolve aircraft response characteristics such as Time constants, Natural frequencies, Control response, Hover and transition response etc.

Develop and simulate failure, fault, and degraded-mode scenarios .

Support FHA, FMEA, FTA, SSA, and system safety activities from a flight-dynamics perspective.

3. Flight-Test & Data Analysis

Analyse flight-test data and correlate simulation predictions with actual aircraft behaviour.

Investigate discrepancies between simulation, ground-test, and flight-test results.

4. Certification & Technical Documentation

Support preparation of engineering analyses and compliance evidence as per certification requirements .

Prepare technical reports, analysis notes, model documentation, simulation reports, and verification evidence.

Requirements

Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)

Experience: 2 + years of hands-on experience in testing of flight mechanics, dynamics, simulation and control system.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering/ Aeronautical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Controls Engineering or a related discipline.

Strong understanding of Aircraft 6-DOF equations of motion, Aerodynamics, Flight dynamics, Stability and control, Aircraft performance, Propulsion, Control systems, Numerical modelling and simulation

Hands -on experience with MATLAB/Simulink .

Good programming skills in Python and/or C/C++ .

Experience with testing and validation methods, data analysis, and engineering simulations.

Ability to interpret aerodynamic, propulsion, and flight-test data.

Preferred Qualifications (Good-to-Haves)

Experience in one or more of the following will be highly desirable:

eVTOL / VTOL, UAV / UAS

Real-time simulation

System identification

Wind-tunnel testing

The opportunity to work on a groundbreaking product that will redefine urban transportation.

A dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment with a brilliant and passionate team.

Competitive salary and benefits.

A culture of innovation where your ideas can directly impact the future of flight.