Senior Flight Controls Research Engineer

Sjsu-Research-Foundation-; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

Dental and vision coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

LTD coverage

Paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

San José State University Research Foundation (SJSURF) seeks a senior engineer in aeronautics to advance flight control research for manned and unmanned rotorcraft. The role involves leading R&D for autonomy, assisting in mission management software, and guiding the Rotorcraft In-Flight Laboratory efforts with validation and flight testing.

The ideal candidate has an MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field, strong skills in MATLAB/Simulink, Python and C/C++, and proven ability to mentor

Qualifications

• MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field required.
• Education in numerical analysis, flight dynamics and control, aircraft simulation, and linear control theory.
• Experience in an applied research setting is highly desired.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on collaborative teams or independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and development in flight controls, handling qualities, and autonomy for manned and unmanned vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
• Provide subject matter expertise to program offices and industry partners in the aforementioned technical areas.
• Support the Rotorcraft In-Flight Laboratory (RIFL) team with the development, validation and flight testing of the new RASCAL X Vehicle Mission Management Computer (VMMC).
• Mentor junior engineers, transfer knowledge, and help ensure continuity of branch operations.
• Document methods, results, and present findings to support technical and program reviews.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C/C++

Flight dynamics

Mentoring

Education

MS in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CONDUIT

RIPTIDE

Job description

San José State University Research Foundation (SJSURF) seeks a senior engineer in aeronautics to advance flight control research for manned and unmanned rotorcraft. The role involves leading R&D for autonomy, assisting in mission management software, and guiding the Rotorcraft In-Flight Laboratory efforts with validation and flight testing.

The ideal candidate has an MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field, strong skills in MATLAB/Simulink, Python and C/C++, and proven ability to mentor