Senior Engineer, Modeling & Simulation (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Engineer, Modeling & Simulation (Aerospace): Developing flight simulation physics models for eVTOL aircraft with an accent on multi-physics simulation, numerical modeling, and vehicle certification. Focus on refining model fidelity using flight test data and integrating complex systems into comprehensive vehicle simulations.

Location: San Jose, California, United States. Unable to provide work visa sponsorship.

Salary: $122,800 – $173,600

Company

Aerospace company building all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility.

What you will do

• Develop Flight Simulation Physics Models for eVTOL aircraft.
• Support vehicle-level trade studies.
• Update electrical, thermal, and performance model fidelity based on lab and flight test data to support vehicle certification.
• Work with internal and external suppliers to integrate systems into comprehensive vehicle simulations.
• Verify that business and regulatory requirements are met through design and analysis activities.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering (MS or PhD highly desirable).
• 5+ years of multi-physics simulation experience.
• Expertise in numerical modeling and dynamic simulation of aerospace and mechanical systems.
• High level of expertise in developing vehicle simulations in Simulink (MATLAB, Python, and SimScape are also desirable).
• Experience with model testing, linearization, and refinement using continuous integration environments.
• Must be authorized to work in the US; no visa sponsorship available.

Nice to have

• Experience modeling electric or hybrid powertrains.
• Familiarity with 14 CFR Part 33 and RTCA DO-311A.
• Experience using simulation for certification credit.
• Knowledge of system identification techniques applied to aircraft or rotorcraft.
• Flight testing or piloting experience (aircraft or rotorcraft).

Culture & Benefits

• Pay-for-performance culture with rewards aligned to business strategy.
• Commitment to an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces diversity.
• Collaborative atmosphere focused on solving hard aerospace problems.