Flight Dynamics & Modelling Engineer
Education:
- BS Graduated from Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or similar fields.
Language:
- English, Urdu
Computer Skills:
- Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or C++ for simulation and modelling, Experienced in Software-in-loop and hardware-in-the-loop simulation systems, Advanced level of MS Office knowledge.
Experience & Abilities:
- Experience of 1-3 years in the relevant field
- Strong knowledge of aerodynamics, rigid-body dynamics, flight mechanics, and aircraft stability & control.
- Skilled in system dynamics and mathematical modelling
Job Description / Responsibilities:
- Develop aerodynamic, propulsion, and rigid-body dynamics models for multirotor, fixed-wing, or hybrid UAVs.
- Create and refine 6-DOF flight dynamic models, including nonlinear and linearized representations
- Model actuator dynamics, motor/propeller effects, environmental disturbances (wind, turbulence), and sensor characteristics.
- Support Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation setups.
- Build and utilize simulation environments (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, ROS, Gazebo) to validate algorithms and predict system performance.
- Collaborate with hardware, avionics, GNC, and test engineers to ensure models accurately reflect real aircraft behaviour.
- Investigate new modelling methods, aerodynamic estimation techniques, and simulation frameworks.
- Create detailed technical documentation, including algorithm specifications, test plans, and performance reports.
- Conduct functional tests of software and control algorithms and report analyses.