The Role
Develop aircraft flight-dynamics models, flight-control laws, and high-fidelity simulations for fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid platforms. Analyze stability, controllability, aerodynamic performance, and handling qualities; support flight testing and model tuning; simulate mission scenarios; and develop software-in-the-loop test facilities. Collaborate with aerodynamics, structures, and systems engineering teams while following safety-critical aerospace development and regulatory standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Responsibilities:
• Develop mathematical models for aircraft flight dynamics of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid platforms.
• Design and optimize flight control laws including autopilot control laws and stability augmentation systems.
• Analyze and evaluate aircraft stability, controllability, and aerodynamic performance under various conditions.
• Create high-fidelity simulations for the aircraft systems.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as aerodynamics, structures, and systems engineering.
• Work on the simulation models and evaluate handling qualities.
• Participate in flight testing and work towards tuning the model.
• Simulate mission scenarios to validate aircraft performance and mission feasibility.
• Develop and work on software-in-the-loop (SIL) test facilities.
Requirements
Tech Skills Required:
• Familiar with safety critical development including ARP4754, DO-178B/C and DO-254 or equivalent stringent
process requirements and regulatory frame works of FAA/EASA/DGCA.
• Strong understanding of flight dynamics, kinematics, and control theory.
• Hands-on experience with flight control system element design, testing and tuning.
• Good understanding of linear and nonlinear systems
• Expertise in handling reliable flight control sensors, inceptors, etc.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge in basic Physics, Mechanical Mechanisms, Electric power train and Electronic Circuits
Preferred Qualification & Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or related
field and 1+ years of experience in flight mechanics or flight dynamics field
Or
• Master's Degree in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or related field
and minimum 1 year of experience in flight mechanics or flight dynamics field
Benefits
The opportunity to work on a groundbreaking product that will redefine urban transportation.
A dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment with a brilliant and passionate team.
Competitive salary and benefits.
A culture of innovation where your ideas can directly impact the future of flight
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with at least 1 year of flight mechanics or flight dynamics experience
- Strong understanding of flight dynamics, kinematics, and control theory
- Hands-on experience designing, testing, and tuning flight control system elements
- Understanding of linear and nonlinear systems
- Familiarity with safety-critical development processes, including ARP4754, DO-178B/C, and DO-254 or equivalent
- Knowledge of FAA, EASA, DGCA, or equivalent aerospace regulatory frameworks
- Expertise with reliable flight-control sensors and inceptors
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of physics, mechanical mechanisms, electric powertrains, and electronic circuits
- Master’s degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with at least 1 year of flight mechanics or flight dynamics experience
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The Company
What We Do
We're developing India’s 1st flying electric taxi for up to 10x faster intra-city commute and cargo transport. Incubated at IIT Madras, Chennai since 2019, The ePlane Company was founded by Professor Satya Chakravarthy with a vision to make flying ubiquitous. As an Urban Air Mobility (UAM) startup, we aim to alleviate on-road traffic congestion in cities worldwide by offering safe, sustainable and affordable flying experiences through our flagship product, The ePlane e200.
