Flight Dynamics Engineer – UAS & Rotorcraft

SYOS Aerospace; Mount Maunganui; Vor Ort; NZD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Visa sponsorship for international

Competitive salary and benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Zusammenfassung

SYOS Aerospace in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, seeks an experienced aerospace engineer to lead flight dynamics modelling and performance evaluation for uncrewed aircraft.

You will use MATLAB/Simulink and CFD tools, conduct flight testing planning, and collaborate with airframe and avionics teams to optimise stability, handling, and regulatory compliance across multidisciplinary projects.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3+ years in 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 (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, SolidWorks Flow) for flight mechanics.
• Familiarity with Python and C++.
• Familiarity with flight testing procedures and data analysis techniques.
• Understanding of aircraft/rotorcraft regulatory requirements.
• Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment and communicate technical findings.
• Passion for aviation and a strong desire to contribute to the future of UAS technology.

Aufgaben

• 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.]
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Kenntnisse

Flight dynamics

Stability & control

Aerodynamics

Python

C++

Flight testing

Regulatory knowledge

Communication of findings

Ausbildung

Aerospace Engineering (M.S./B.S.)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CFD tools (ANSYS Fluent, SolidWorks Flow)

Jobbeschreibung

SYOS Aerospace in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, seeks an experienced aerospace engineer to lead flight dynamics modelling and performance evaluation for uncrewed aircraft.

You will use MATLAB/Simulink and CFD tools, conduct flight testing planning, and collaborate with airframe and avionics teams to optimise stability, handling, and regulatory compliance across multidisciplinary projects.