Joby Aviation is seeking an engineer to help deliver the JAS4-1 eVTOL aircraft to the marketplace by developing and validating models for the aircraft.
Requirements
- Expert level understanding of first principles in aircraft and rotorcraft aerodynamics
- Expert proficiency in C++ for developing complex, performance-critical applications.
- Strong experience with Python for analysis, prototyping, and model development.
- Experience with modern software development practices, including version control (e.g., Git), build automation (e.g., CMake), debugging, and performance optimization.
- Deep knowledge of finite-state dynamic inflow models, vortex methods, or other advanced aerodynamic modeling techniques.
- Understanding of data regression, and surrogate models
- Familiarity with flight dynamics, and aircraft stability & control.
Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and implement high-fidelity aerodynamic models for real-time simulation, performance prediction, and system analysis, with a focus on rotorcraft aeromechanics, flight dynamics, and aerodynamic interference.
- Support the verification and validation (V&V) of flight models, rigorously correlating simulation outputs against data from CFD, wind tunnel tests, and flight test campaigns.
- Document the derivation, correlation, and validation of models to support the aircraft's certification program.
- Collaborate closely with flight physics, flight controls, and flight test teams to define modeling requirements and ensure simulation accuracy meets engineering needs.
Other
- 5-7 years of industry in relevant disciplines.
- Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with an ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Previous experience working on an aviation certification program
- Joby Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.
