Flight Controls & Aerodynamics Engineer (Airworthiness)

JT4; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 135,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

JT4, LLC, based in the United States, seeks a Flight Controls / Aerodynamics / Handling Qualities Engineer to support airworthiness and T2 engineering on multiple aircraft platforms. The role covers modifications, external stores, instrumentation, OML changes, and control-law assessments to ensure safe flight and mission effectiveness.

The ideal candidate holds a Master of Science in engineering (16+ years experience) or a PhD (12+ years) with strong leadership and communication skills, plus a

Qualifications

• Master of Science in engineering with 16 years related experience or Doctorate with 12 years experience.
• Engineer VI must have a substantial professional reputation in technical disciplines.
• Strong verbal and written communication in project activities and customer briefings.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent technical assessment and airworthiness risk evaluation for modifications and configurations.
• Review and integrate flight-controls, aerodynamics, stability and control analyses across platforms.
• Coordinate with test pilots, engineers, TA and contractors to support airworthiness decisions.
• Develop and review aerodynamic models, loads, and six-DOF simulation inputs for modifications.
• Prepare technical memorandums, risk summaries, and customer briefings.
• Mentor team members and provide technical leadership within contractual boundaries.

Skills

Flight controls

Aerodynamics

Handling qualities

Airworthiness

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Education

Master of Science in Engineering

Doctorate in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Digital engineering tools

Job description

JT4, LLC, based in the United States, seeks a Flight Controls / Aerodynamics / Handling Qualities Engineer to support airworthiness and T2 engineering on multiple aircraft platforms. The role covers modifications, external stores, instrumentation, OML changes, and control-law assessments to ensure safe flight and mission effectiveness.

The ideal candidate holds a Master of Science in engineering (16+ years experience) or a PhD (12+ years) with strong leadership and communication skills, plus a