Flight Dynamics Engineer, UAS Autopilot & Control

LeVanta Tech; Diamondhead (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful influence

Hardware-first culture

Small collaborative team

Job summary

LeVanta Tech seeks an aeronautical and flight-control engineer to advance HALIA, a first-of-its-kind float–fly–float unmanned aircraft for U.S. defense and maritime ops.

The role is hands-on, collaborating closely with the engineering team to turn waterborne takeoff speed into stable flight. You will develop models, analyze both fixed-wing and vertical-flight aerodynamics, and tune autopilot systems while supporting ground, tether, and flight tests.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in aeronautical engineering or UAS flight dynamics.
• Knowledge of fixed-wing and vertical-flight aerodynamics.
• Experience configuring or tuning an autopilot/flight-control system.
• Experience supporting ground, tether, or flight testing.
• Strong analysis, documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine flight-dynamics and stability models for HALIA.
• Analyze fixed-wing and vertical-flight UAS aerodynamic behavior.
• Configure, integrate, and tune an autopilot or flight-control system.
• Evaluate stability, trim, control authority, and handling qualities.
• Plan and support ground, tether, and flight testing.
• Analyze flight-test data and translate findings into design and tuning changes.
• Collaborate with structures, propulsion, electrical, software, and systems engineers.
• Account for weight, payload, performance, mass properties, and center of gravity.

Skills

Flight dynamics

Aero engineering

Autopilot tuning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

CFD

Flight-control software

Job description

LeVanta Tech seeks an aeronautical and flight-control engineer to advance HALIA, a first-of-its-kind float–fly–float unmanned aircraft for U.S. defense and maritime ops.

The role is hands-on, collaborating closely with the engineering team to turn waterborne takeoff speed into stable flight. You will develop models, analyze both fixed-wing and vertical-flight aerodynamics, and tune autopilot systems while supporting ground, tether, and flight tests.