Flight Dynamics Engineer – UAS & Rotorcraft Innovation

Syos Aerospace; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship for international候

Job summary

Syos Aerospace is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer to develop and analyse flight dynamic models for uncrewed aviation systems. You will perform stability and control analyses, optimise flight performance, and collaborate with mechanical teams to refine airframes and control surfaces.

The role involves conducting aerodynamic simulations, using MATLAB/Simulink, CFD tools, and flight dynamics software, plus planning and supporting flight test programs with data validation.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyse flight dynamic models for uncrewed fixed wings and rotorcrafts.
• Perform stability, control, and performance assessments and optimise flight metrics.
• Collaborate with the mechanical team to refine airframe and control surface configurations.
• Conduct aerodynamic and flight simulations using MATLAB, CFD tools and flight dynamics software.
• Define test plans and support flight test programs, including data analysis and validation.
• Work with avionics team to integrate sensors and flight control systems.

Skills

Flight dynamics modelling

Stability & control analysis

CFD tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python/C++ (basic)

Flight testing procedures

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering

Equivalent Engineering/Applied Physics degree

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

CFD tools (ANSYS Fluent/Flow)**

SolidWorks Flow Simulation

Job description

Syos Aerospace is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer to develop and analyse flight dynamic models for uncrewed aviation systems. You will perform stability and control analyses, optimise flight performance, and collaborate with mechanical teams to refine airframes and control surfaces.

The role involves conducting aerodynamic simulations, using MATLAB/Simulink, CFD tools, and flight dynamics software, plus planning and supporting flight test programs with data validation.