Flight Mechanics and Simulation Engineer

Dronamics
Sofia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: phdSkills: ["Technical documentation","Presentation","Collaboration","Communication","Documentation"]

Develop and maintain flight mechanics models and simulation tools for a remotely-piloted, fuel-efficient aircraft. Lead MATLAB/Simulink analyses, support aircraft testing, and collaborate with FCS, Aerodynamics and Load Cases, and Design Organisation R&D to improve simulation capabilities and fidelity. Expand the MATLAB codebase, maintain the in-house simulator, and produce clear technical documentation.

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Dronamics
Dronamics
6 months ago

Flight Mechanics and Simulation Engineer

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Job Summary

Develop and maintain flight mechanics models and simulation tools for a remotely-piloted, fuel-efficient aircraft. Lead MATLAB/Simulink analyses, support aircraft testing, and collaborate with FCS, Aerodynamics and Load Cases, and Design Organisation R&D to improve simulation capabilities and fidelity. Expand the MATLAB codebase, maintain the in-house simulator, and produce clear technical documentation.
Location: Sofia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

  • •Reviewing and improving the fidelity of existing flight mechanics models.
  • •Expanding the existing flight mechanics analysis MATLAB codebase.
  • •Maintaining and improving the in-house flight simulator.
  • •Writing and reviewing technical documentation and methodologies.
  • •Supporting the FCS Engineer and Aerodynamics and Load Cases Engineer with flight mechanics related activities (e.g. linearisations, trim).

Key Requirements

  • •MSc/MEng or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field with at least 3 years of industry experience
  • •Good working level in MATLAB and Simulink
  • •Good understanding of data structures in MATLAB and Model-Based Design (MBD) practices
  • •Good understanding of aerodynamics and flight mechanics, including: Standard definitions of aerodynamic coefficients; 3DOF and 6DOF equations of motion; Stability derivatives, importance and effect; Trim and linearization (coupled and decoupled); Static and dynamic stability analysis (longitudinal and lateral modes)
  • •Good technical documentation writing and presentation skills
Experience:3+ yearsAerospace
Education:PhD / Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering
Skills:Technical documentationPresentationCollaborationCommunicationDocumentation
Languages:English
Tech Stack:MATLABSimulinkModel-Based DesignC++GITBEMCFDSimulink Compiler

Company Brief

Dronamics
Develops and operates cargo delivery drones to provide low-cost, long-range air freight services for e-commerce and logistics. Focused on autonomous fixed-wing UAVs to connect underserved regional cargo routes and reduce delivery times and costs.
Industry: Drones & Aerial Logistics
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: Sofia, Bulgaria
Founded: 2014
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