Flight Mechanics and Simulation Engineer Horta

Flight Mechanics and Simulation Engineer
Horta
Horta, Azores, Portugal

Our Company

Our mission at Dronamics is to develop innovative solutions for
- day
- mile logistics and serve the world as the leading cargo drone airline.

We design, build, and operate
- range, high payload cargo drones that can carry up to 350 kg (550 lbs) at a distance of up to 2, 500 km (1, 500 mi) — up to 80% faster, 50% cheaper, and with 60% less CO2 emissions compared to traditional freight.

Initially, it seemed impossible, but we continue to prove otherwise, which is why we've called it “The Black Swan”. It can land on short and unpaved runways, enabling
- demand
-
- point flights and speedy
- day delivery even to the most remote locations that would otherwise take days to reach over ground or sea.

With the successful first flight of our
- scale Black Swan cargo drone, we have achieved a significant milestone. Our focus now is on scaling up and establishing operations in the first markets in Europe and beyond.

The Role

Working as part of the DOA R&D team and reporting to the Aero, Performance, and Simulation team Lead, the Flight Mechanics and Simulation Engineer is responsible for:

Responsibilities

• Reviewing the existing flight mechanics models
• Improving the fidelity of existing flight mechanics models
• Expanding the existing flight mechanics analysis MATLAB codebase
• Maintaining and improving the
  - house flight simulator
• Writing technical documentation
• Reviewing existing technical documentation and methodologies
• Supporting the FCS engineer and Aerodynamics and Load Cases Engineer with flight mechanics activities (e. g. , linearisations, trim, etc. )
• Supporting flight tests at the test site (if required)

What we offer

• A competitive compensation package for a startup company
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth on a global level
• Challenging work environment with no office politics — we aim to impact millions of lives worldwide
• A unique opportunity to shape the future of goods transportation

Required skills

• Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink, including maintenance and improvement of dynamic models, understanding data structures, and Model Based Design practices
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics and flight mechanics, including aerodynamic coefficients, BEM and CFD methods, equations of motion, stability derivatives, and flight analysis techniques
• Experience with flight simulation concepts and improving flight simulators
• Support for flight testing activities
• Excellent technical documentation and presentation skills

Nice to have skills

• Experience with
  - wing UAV platforms
• Knowledge of GIT version control
• Understanding of BEM and CFD principles
• Familiarity with Simulink Compiler, C++, and MSVC compilation (training available)

Qualifications: MSc/MEng or Ph
D in Aerospace Engineering or related field with at least 3 years of industry experience, preferably in aerospace or aeronautical engineering.

Location

This role is based in Horta, the Azores.