Engineer I - Flight Dynamics

Job Description

Engineer I Flight Dynamics Engineer UAV Design, Flight Controls, and Simulation

you will be responsible for creating and optimizing flight control systems, developing high-fidelity simulations, and modeling

performance, and mission success.

Responsibilities:

• Develop mathematical models for UAV flight dynamics, including fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid platforms.
• Design and optimize flight control algorithms, including autopilot and stability augmentation systems.
• Analyze and evaluate UAV stability, controllability, and aerodynamic performance under various conditions.
• Create high-fidelity simulations of UAV systems using MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or equivalent tools
• Simulate mission scenarios to validate UAV performance and mission feasibility.
• Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) frameworks for flight system testing.
• Work closely with the aerodynamics, propulsion, and systems engineering teams to refine UAV designs.
• Support the integration of sensors, actuators, and navigation systems into flight control architectures.
• Perform pre-flight simulations to assess flight readiness and safety.
• Support field testing, including data collection, analysis, and post-flight performance evaluation.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
• Strong understanding of flight dynamics, UAV kinematics, and control theory.
• Proficiency in modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with flight control system design and tuning.
• Familiarity with UAV design principles, including aerodynamics and propulsion.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Skills

Experience with HIL testing and simulation environments. Avionics Integration Simulation tools Airworthiness Standards

Drone integration Flight testing & Analysis Mission planning systems Ground Control System

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