Modeling & Simulation Flight Dynamics Engineer

OverviewJoby Aviation is developing an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The Modeling and Simulation (M&S) team is looking for a motivated engineer to help bring the JAS4-1 to market.In this role you will develop and validate the flight dynamics models that the rest of the program depends on, including flight controls, flight test, simulation, and certification. You will run tests in the flight simulator, analyze post-flight data, correlate experimental results with the models, and improve model fidelity over time. We value a willingness to learn across the full modeling lifecycle for a novel aircraft.ResponsibilitiesModelingDevelop and refine aerodynamic and flight dynamics models for real-time simulation, performance prediction, and engineering analysisRun 6-DOF aircraft simulations in support of flight testing and certificationLinearize nonlinear models and validate against baseline simulationsValidation and System IdentificationInterpret experimental data (flight test, wind tunnel, simulator) to correlate and validate the flight dynamics modelSupport verification and validation (V&V) activities that depend on model outputsTools and SoftwareContribute to Joby’s in-house system identification and modeling toolsDevelop and improve the software methods behind modeling tools and workflowsCollaborationWork with flight controls, flight test, flight physics, and other teams to define required model accuracyPartner with test pilots to improve model fidelity based on simulator feedbackRequiredB.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or an advanced degree (M.S., M.Eng., or Ph.D.) with 2+ years of relevant industry experience (or equivalent practical experience)Strong understanding of aircraft and rotorcraft aerodynamics and flight dynamics, including equations of motion, aerodynamic coefficients, stability and control derivatives, trim, and linearizationExperience with system identification methods, including data fitting and regressionExperience correlating and validating flight dynamics models against experimental dataProficiency in Python, MATLAB, and SimulinkExperience with configuration control and management of modelsStrong problem-solving, software debugging, and communication skillsAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamDesiredExperience developing and validating 6-DOF nonlinear aircraft simulationsExperience with experimental data processing, such as data reduction and Kalman filtering/smoothingExperience conducting wind tunnel tests and using the results to improve and validate simulation modelsExperience on an aviation certification programExperience with VTOL, rotorcraft, or tiltrotor flight dynamicsCompensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $121,500 - $206,100/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.Additional InformationJoby Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. Job SummaryID: 2026-5522Category: Engineering - Aircraft Design, Systems & TestingType: Regular Full-Time