Aerospace Dynamics Engineer Position

6 days ago


Long Beach, California, United States Odys Aviation Full time
Flight Dynamics and Controls Engineer Role

We are seeking a skilled Aerospace Dynamics Engineer to join our team at Odys Aviation. As a key member of our flight dynamics and controls team, you will play a vital role in the design, implementation, and validation of our aircraft models and control algorithms.

About the Role

In this position, you will work closely with our aerodynamics, mechanical, and testing teams to develop advanced flight dynamics modeling strategies and methodologies. Your responsibilities will include identifying requirements and analyzing aerodynamic data, developing methods for automated model validation and testing, defining and quantifying model limitations and uncertainties, designing and validating navigation, guidance, and control algorithms, integrating in-house and third-party models of system components into the full aircraft simulation model, and supporting test method and test rig design to acquire experimental data.

Requirements and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree (MSc or PhD preferred) in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or related fields
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in flight dynamics modeling or control systems
  • Strong knowledge of aircraft flight dynamics, stability, and controls
  • Strong knowledge of modeling and analyzing complex, nonlinear physical systems, aerodynamics, and aircraft flight dynamics
  • Good knowledge of feedback control systems and their design, especially for aircraft
  • Experience with validation of flight dynamics models against experimental and flight test data
  • Excellent skills in MATLAB/Simulink and Excel
  • Able to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
Estimated Salary

The estimated salary for this position is $120,000 - $160,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

About Us

At Odys Aviation, we are building an advanced vertical takeoff and landing hybrid aircraft for major airlines. Our goal is to revolutionize air travel by cutting travel time in half on the world's busiest routes. We believe that our innovative technology has the potential to make a significant impact on the environment and improve the lives of millions of people around the world.

Our Team

We are a team of expert engineers from deep tech and aerospace who are passionate about removing the hassles of flying and reducing CO2 emissions for travelers globally. Our team has a proven track record of success, having built and flown custom drones, brought multiple automotive platforms into production, and electrified transportation vehicles that magnetically levitate, roll, and fly.



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