Flight Dynamics Engineer for Advanced UAS Systems

SYOS Aerospace; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship for international候

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, is seeking a skilled aerospace engineer to develop and analyse flight dynamic models for uncrewed aircraft. This role focuses on stability and control and requires collaboration with mechanical and avionics teams to optimise flight performance.

The position involves using MATLAB, Simulink, CFD tools, and data analysis to support design iteration and flight testing, with visa sponsorship available for international applicants.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3+ years of flight dynamics modelling, stability & control analysis, and performance evaluation.
• Strong understanding of aircraft, helicopter and UAS designs, systems, aerodynamics.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and CFD tools for flight mechanics applications.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, C++ is a plus.
• Familiarity with flight testing procedures and data analysis techniques.
• Understanding of aircraft/rotorcraft regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyse flight dynamic models for uncrewed fixed wings and rotorcrafts.
• Perform stability, control, and performance assessments for new/existing designs and optimises flight performance metrics.
• Collaborate with the mechanical team to refine airframe and control surface configurations for improved aerodynamic efficiency.
• Conduct aerodynamic and flight simulations and assess handling qualities with the aid of computational tools.
• Utilise computational tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, CFD software, and flight dynamics analysis software to support design and optimisation.
• Define test plans and support flight test programs, including data analysis and validation.
• Work closely with the avionics team to integrate sensors and flight control systems for enhanced performance and stability.

Skills

Flight dynamics

Stability & control

Performance evaluation

Aerospace engineering

Education

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

CFD tools

Python

C++

Job description

SYOS Aerospace in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, is seeking a skilled aerospace engineer to develop and analyse flight dynamic models for uncrewed aircraft. This role focuses on stability and control and requires collaboration with mechanical and avionics teams to optimise flight performance.

The position involves using MATLAB, Simulink, CFD tools, and data analysis to support design iteration and flight testing, with visa sponsorship available for international applicants.