Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer - eVTOL

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Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer - eVTOL

We are seeking a Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer with a deep understanding of aircraft performance and design. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in analyzing our eVTOL aircraft’s performance throughout the design process, ensuring that it meets the highest standards of maneuverability, stability, and to have good handling qualities.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the analysis of eVTOL aircraft performance for different modes of the flight and in various phases of the design process, ensuring that design requirements are consistently met.

• Conduct comprehensive stability analyses, ensuring that the aircraft exhibits positive stability characteristics in all flight regimes.

• Extract and evaluate stability and control derivatives to ensure optimal aircraft response to control inputs and external disturbances.

• Collaborate closely with the design and aerodynamics teams to optimize aircraft configurations for superior handling qualities.

• Provide expertise in flight control system design, ensuring that the aircraft’s control response is both predictable and agile.

• Utilize advanced simulation tools and methodologies to predict aircraft performance and validate design choices.

• Mentor junior engineers, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in the field of flight dynamics of eVTOLs and incorporate best practices into our design processes.

• Participate in flight test campaigns, analyzing flight data to validate and refine performance predictions.

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees are preferred.

• Over 10 years of experience in flight dynamics, aircraft performance analysis, and stability assessment.

• Proficiency in using advanced simulation and analysis tools, MATLAB SIMULINK, AAA, CONDUIT.

• Strong understanding of eVTOL aircraft design and the unique challenges they present.

• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts effectively.

• Proven track record of contributing to successful aircraft design projects.

• Passion for innovation and a drive to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the eVTOL industry.