Modeling and Simulation - Flight Dynamics Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

• Support verification and validation activities that rely on the model outputs
• Support models development for real-time simulation, performance predictions, and various analyses
• 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

Required

Desired

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.

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