Rotorcraft Flight-Dynamics Engineer — Real-Time & Uncrewed

Analytical Mechanics Associates; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Flight-Dynamics Modeling and Simulation Engineer to support Army rotorcraft engineering efforts. The role involves developing and applying flight-dynamics models for both enduring fleet and future vertical lift, including models for real-time piloted simulations.

The ideal candidate will have an MS or PhD in Aeronautics or Aerospace Engineering and experience with rotorcraft flight-dynamics modeling. Pay is between $100,000 - $135,000 per year with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in rotorcraft flight-dynamics modeling as part of research projects.
• Direct research experience with flight-dynamics models such as HeliUM.
• Education or relevant experience in system modeling using Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Develop flight-dynamics models of VTOL aircraft configurations.
• Provide modeling support to the FLRAA program office.
• Support the development and validation of physics-based models.

Skills

Rotorcraft flight-dynamics modeling

Frequency-domain system identification

Simulation tools (CIFER, HeliUM)

Software skills (FORTRAN, C, MATLAB, Simulink)

Education

MS or PhD in Aeronautics or Aerospace Engineering

BS degree with research experience

Job description

Analytical Mechanics Associates in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Flight-Dynamics Modeling and Simulation Engineer to support Army rotorcraft engineering efforts. The role involves developing and applying flight-dynamics models for both enduring fleet and future vertical lift, including models for real-time piloted simulations.

The ideal candidate will have an MS or PhD in Aeronautics or Aerospace Engineering and experience with rotorcraft flight-dynamics modeling. Pay is between $100,000 - $135,000 per year with a competitive benefits package.