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Joby Aviation · 2 weeks 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 certifying their aircraft and launching commercial services in the air taxi sector. The Senior Aircraft Dynamics & Sim Software Engineer will develop simulation software and dynamic models, applying C++ and Python to solve complex aircraft dynamics and control problems.

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/GitHubCuriosityProblem solvingCollaborationInitiative

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