Research Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Flight Control Research Engineer. In this role, you will play a critical part in the research and development of next-generation flying mobility solutions. You will focus on designing advanced flight control algorithms, running complex simulations , and taking your work from the lab through prototyping, wind tunnel evaluations, and real-world flight testing. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and validate robust flight control algorithms for tethered and untethered lightweight flying mobility vehicles equipped with electric propulsion systems . Improve, optimize, and maintain multi-body simulation models to ensure accurate performance predictions. Provide hands‑on engineering support during wind tunnel evaluations and live flight tests , analyzing data to iterate on designs. Support the development, testing, and integration of sensor systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related field (a Master's degree with significant relevant experience will also be considered). Strong research background and proven experience in flight control systems for both multi‑rotor drones and fixed‑wing aircraft. Practical experience working with embedded systems and microcontrollers (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Arduino). Highly Desired Qualifications: Experience with Model Predictive Control (MPC), sensor fusion, and Extended Kalman Filters (EKF ). Hands-on experience in the end-to-end development, building, and piloting of RC airplanes and custom drones. #J-18808-Ljbffr KYYBA Inc