Flight Dynamics Model Developer

Joby Aviation Engineer

Joby Aviation is leading the industry by introducing a revolutionary urban air mobility aircraft featuring the innovative all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) JAS4-1 air vehicle. The Modeling and Simulation (M&S) team seeks a highly motivated engineer to help deliver the JAS4-1 vehicle to the marketplace. This role requires a willingness to learn and develop a range of knowledge and skills that include executing tests in a flight simulator environment, post-flight analysis, comparison of experimental data to models, and all other tasks related to the development and validation of models for an eVTOL.

Responsibilities

1. Support verification and validation activities that rely on the model outputs
2. Develop models for real-time simulation, performance predictions, and various analyses
3. Iterate on models as new data becomes available from higher fidelity CFD methods, windtunnel, and flight test
4. Develop and improve the software methods behind the modeling tools and workflows
5. Document models' correlation and validation against experimental data
6. Work closely with other engineers/teams to determine the required model accuracy
7. Collaborate with test pilots to improve the model fidelity based on feedback from simulator sessions

Required

• B.S. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a relevant discipline
• 5-7 years of industry in relevant disciplines
• Experience credit considered for related advance degrees limited to 2 years for Masters and 5 years for PhD in fields applicable to this job
• Strong understanding of aircraft and rotorcraft aerodynamics, and flight dynamics
• Experience with C++, MATLAB, Simulink, and Python
• Excellent problem-solving, software debugging, and communication skills
• Experience with configuration control and management of models
• Ability to work in groups and individually

Desired

• Experience with surrogate models
• Strong understanding of aircraft stability and control derivatives
• Experience correlating and validating aerodynamics models using experimental data
• Understanding of data fitting and data regression methods
• Previous experience working on an aviation certification program

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $108,000 - $144,000/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Additional Information

Joby Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.