Senior Flight Dynamics & Simulation Architect

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 113,900 - 187,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a Senior Aircraft Dynamics & Sim Software Engineer in Santa Cruz, California. The candidate will design high-fidelity flight simulation models for electric aircraft, utilizing modern C++ and Python. Responsibilities include developing simulation physics components and ensuring alignment with aircraft requirements. Ideal candidates should have an advanced degree and significant experience in relevant modeling techniques, along with proficiency in programming languages. The position offers a competitive compensation package including healthcare benefits and stock options.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in a related discipline and 2+ years of industry experience.
• Fundamental understanding of different modeling techniques.
• Expert-level knowledge of aero modeling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement multi-fidelity flight dynamics models using C++ and Python.
• Develop modular simulation physics components.
• Contribute to offline and real-time simulation frameworks.

Skills

C++

Python

Modeling techniques

Aero modeling

Professional software practices

Education

Advanced degree (PhD/MS/MEng) or equivalent experience

Tools

Git/GitHub

Job description

Joby Aviation is seeking a Senior Aircraft Dynamics & Sim Software Engineer in Santa Cruz, California. The candidate will design high-fidelity flight simulation models for electric aircraft, utilizing modern C++ and Python. Responsibilities include developing simulation physics components and ensuring alignment with aircraft requirements. Ideal candidates should have an advanced degree and significant experience in relevant modeling techniques, along with proficiency in programming languages. The position offers a competitive compensation package including healthcare benefits and stock options.