Flight Dynamics Engineer
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-08-01
Responsibilities
- Conduct flight dynamics analysis and simulations to support the design, development, and testing of aerospace systems.
- Develop mathematical models and algorithms to characterize aircraft dynamics, subsystem dynamics, and vehicle control systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate flight dynamics solutions into overall system designs.
- Drive integrated test efforts with the Test & Operations team to validate system performance from first build into flight.
- Support flight test activities and analyze flight data to validate models and assess performance.
Job Requirements
- Strong communication skills for presenting technical information and driving decision making.
- Background in atmospheric flight dynamics, controls, and hydraulic actuation systems analysis.
- Proficiency in Python for data processing, analysis, visualization, and simulation.
- Experience with simulation tools like MATLAB/Simulink for dynamic system modeling and control design.
- Knowledge of FAA and Department of Defense aerospace standards is preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.
