Flight-Dynamics Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Job#: 3034790

Job Description:

Flight-Dynamics Modeling and Simulation Engineer:

About the Project:

The Flight-Dynamics Modeling and Simulation Engineer will support Army rotorcraft engineering efforts through the development, improvement, and application of flight-dynamics models for both enduring fleet and future vertical lift, including models needed for real-time piloted simulations on NASA's Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS). Additionally, the position will support the development of flight-dynamics models for advanced and novel uncrewed rotorcraft configurations.

Work location will be at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.

Pay for this position is approximately $125,000 - $160,000 per year, commensurate with experience, and includes a competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities:

Develop flight-dynamics models of modern vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft configurations, both crewed and uncrewed. Provide flight-dynamics modeling expertise to the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program office. Participate in FLRAA design reviews and keep abreast of flight-dynamics modeling needs for the FLRAA aircraft. Develop, update, and validate both generic and specific physics-based models of the FLRAA tiltrotor. Develop proficiency with the HeliUM comprehensive modeling tool. Update and enhance the capabilities of HeliUM as needed to generate high-order linear models for flight controls development and piloted simulation of advanced crewed and uncrewed vertical lift configurations. Lead an effort to develop a component-type model of the UH-60M based on an existing model of the UH-60A. Assess and plan the necessary source code modifications and investigate considerations for the software development environment. Conduct applied research to enhance and validate advanced identification techniques within CIFER needed to accurately model configurations with multiple redundant effectors. Attend technical group meetings, branch meetings, design reviews, etc. and report project updates and activities. Communicate research results through technical presentations and written reports.

Required Qualifications:

• MS + 3-5 years experience or PhD + 0-2 years experience in Aerospace Engineering or related field required.
• Education or relevant experience in the following areas:
  • Rotorcraft flight-dynamics modeling using physics-based and/or identification-based approaches; rotorcraft real-time simulation; system identification for linear model development; MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Familiarity with component-type simulation models, such as Gen Hel or HeliUM, and system identification tools, such as CIFER, would be a plus.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in rotorcraft flight-dynamics modeling and analysis.
• Experience with flight dynamics modeling/identification tools (CIFER, HeliUM, Gen Hel) in an applied research setting.

This position requires U.S. Citizenship.

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