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Joby Aviation · 14 hours ago

Senior Aircraft Dynamics & Sim Software Engineer

Santa Cruz, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$114K/yr - $187K/yr

2+ years exp

Joby Aviation is working towards making piloted air taxis a reality, and they are scaling manufacturing in preparation for commercial service. The Flight Research team is seeking a highly capable simulation software engineer to develop flight dynamics models and simulation software for aircraft autonomy and research efforts.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation

Growth Opportunities

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

C++PythonAero modeling techniquesMulti-body dynamicsFortranGit/GitHubProfessional software practicesProblem solvingCollaboration

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