Flight Dynamics Engineer
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About the Role
Akkodis is seeking a Senior Flight Dynamics Specialist to lead aerodynamic performance analysis, modeling, and optimization for advanced UAV platforms. The role involves high-fidelity simulations, wind tunnel testing, and post-flight data correlation.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, linearize, and validate full envelope UAV flight dynamics models using state space modeling and stability/control derivatives
- Design and execute wind tunnel and flight test plans; correlate analytical/CFD models with experimental and flight test data
- Evaluate aircraft configuration impacts, control surface effectiveness, handling qualities, and stability margins under diverse mission conditions
- Define instrumentation requirements, analyze transient/steady state flight behavior, and drive airframe and aerodynamic design optimizations
- Establish model validation success criteria and author comprehensive technical performance summaries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field
- 10+ years in flight dynamics, aerodynamics, or UAV/aerospace system analysis
- 5+ years dedicated to wind tunnel testing and aerodynamic data analysis
- Deep understanding of linear/nonlinear aircraft flight dynamics, stability derivatives, and UAV configuration effects
- Proficiency in JSBSim, MATLAB/Simulink, and data processing tools (Python)
- Hands on experience with system identification, flight test maneuvers, and wind tunnel data acquisition systems
- Familiarity with aerospace documentation standards for test reporting and validation
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Role Overview
- As a Senior Flight Dynamics Specialist you will lead the analysis, modeling, and optimization of aerodynamic performance, stability, and control for advanced UAV platforms.
- This role spans the entire development lifecycle—from high fidelity simulations and wind tunnel testing to post flight data correlation.
Key Responsibilities
- Modeling & Simulation: Develop, linearize, and validate full envelope UAV flight dynamics models using state space modeling and stability/control derivatives.
- Testing & Correlation: Design and execute wind tunnel and flight test plans; correlate analytical/CFD models with experimental and flight test data.
- Performance Analysis: Evaluate aircraft configuration impacts, control surface effectiveness, handling qualities, and stability margins under diverse mission conditions.
- Data & Optimization: Define instrumentation requirements, analyze transient/steady state flight behavior, and drive airframe and aerodynamic design optimizations.
- Documentation: Establish model validation success criteria and author comprehensive technical performance summaries.
Job Specifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field.
- Experience: 10+ years in flight dynamics, aerodynamics, or UAV/aerospace system analysis.
- 5+ years dedicated to wind tunnel testing and aerodynamic data analysis.
- Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of linear/nonlinear aircraft flight dynamics, stability derivatives, and UAV configuration effects (CG, mass properties).
- Proficiency in JSBSim, MATLAB/Simulink, and data processing tools (Python).
- Hands on experience with system identification, flight test maneuvers (trim, doublet, step, frequency response), and wind tunnel data acquisition systems.
- Familiarity with aerospace documentation standards for test reporting and validation.
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