Flight Dynamics Engineer – UAV Systems & Controls

Syos Aerospace; Mount Maunganui; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Syos Aerospace is based in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, seeking a specialist in flight dynamics to advance uncrewed aviation technologies. You will model dynamics for fixed-wing and rotorcraft platforms, run stability analyses, and optimise performance through simulations and data-driven validation.

The role involves close collaboration with mechanical and avionics teams, hands-on testing planning, and applying CFD tools to improve aerodynamic efficiency.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s 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 and aerodynamics.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink and CFD tools for flight mechanics applications.
• Familiarity with Python and C++ is a plus.
• Experience with flight testing procedures and data analysis.
• Understanding of aircraft/rotorcraft regulatory requirements.
• Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment and communicate technical findings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Flight dynamics

MATLAB

Simulink

CFD tools

Python

C++

Flight testing

Regulatory knowledge

Collaborative skills

Aerospace knowledge

Education

Aerospace Engineering degree

Applied Physics degree

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

CFD tools

Job description

Syos Aerospace is based in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, seeking a specialist in flight dynamics to advance uncrewed aviation technologies. You will model dynamics for fixed-wing and rotorcraft platforms, run stability analyses, and optimise performance through simulations and data-driven validation.

The role involves close collaboration with mechanical and avionics teams, hands-on testing planning, and applying CFD tools to improve aerodynamic efficiency.