Joby Aviation · 13 hours ago
Senior Aircraft Dynamics & Sim Software Engineer
Santa Cruz, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $206K/yr
2+ years expJoby Aviation is a company that designs, develops, and flight-tests novel aircraft using a software-first autonomy approach. They are seeking a highly capable simulation software engineer to develop simulation software and dynamic models for aircraft autonomy developments and research efforts.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and implement multi-fidelity flight dynamics models for novel aircraft using modern C++ and Python
Develop modular simulation physics components, including models for aerodynamics, actuators, sensors, and environmental effects
Contribute to both offline and real-time simulation frameworks used for control development, regression testing, and pilot-in-the-loop evaluation
Apply numerical methods to solve estimation, simulation, and control problems in support of aircraft research
Collaborate with flight control engineers, simulation developers, and airframe designers to align software architecture with aircraft requirements
Participate in the evaluation of flight test data to perform system identification and validate models
Qualification
Required
An advanced degree (PhD/MS/MEng) in related discipline and 2+ yrs industry experience. A university degree in related discipline and 5+ yrs industry experience will also be considered
Fundamental and expert-level understanding of different modeling techniques and approaches, including vortex lattice, nonlinear lifting line, blade element momentum and CFD
Expert-level knowledge and experience with aero modeling technique selection based on the requirements of different applications
Familiarity and proficiency with Python
Proficiency with professional software practices
This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a 'US Person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15. 'US Person' includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees
Preferred
Experience developing multi-body dynamics simulation models
C++ proficiency
Fortran proficiency
Experience with Git/GitHub
Benefits
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
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Company
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.26BKey Investors
Toyota MotorGovernor’s Office of Business & Economic DevelopmentBaillie Gifford
2026-01-29Post Ipo Equity· $576M
2026-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $662.4M
2025-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $591M
Leadership Team
Eric Allison
Chief Product Officer
Gregory Bowles
Chief Policy Officer
Recent News
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