Aircraft Flight Dynamics Engineer

• Collaborate closely with the Aerodynamic and Aircraft performance teams to propose aircraft configuration optimizations to the Project Management Team
• Cooperate within a team to improve tools and processes and share knowledge/information
• Develop reliable flight mechanics models, vehicle simulations and tools for handling qualities necessary for the development of a new aircraft
• Organize and lead all flight dynamic simulation activities required to answer a new aircraft program during the full product life cycle.
• Produce all needed documentation required for certification
• Provide support during aircraft development phase, including certification phase, and participate in potential optimization campaigns while in service.
• Support any aircraft flight dynamic data requests from marketing, or other company departments
• Support the flight test campaign required to achieve the aircraft certification

Requirements

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or similar discipline
• Proven experience in Flight Control Systems and Flight Mechanics activities covering the full lifecycle of an aerospace artefact, from conceptual phase to industrial production
• Good interpersonal skills to work as a team, but can also work independently and demonstrate self-reliance and initiative to achieve the goals established
• Good knowledge of aerodynamic simulations, aircraft mission performance and propulsion systems
• Good programming skills in C#, C++, VBA, Matlab, Python, FORTRAN and experience using Matlab/Simulink for modelling purposes in a professional work environment
• Hands-on experience with Requirement Management tools (IBM Doors or similar)
• Fluent in English