Flight Dynamics Model Developer

Overview

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.

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

• 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

• 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.

Joby Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.