Description
Job Overview
You will build and validate flight dynamics models for Helsing's aerial platforms. The work runs from first principles, through numerical simulation and test campaigns, to validation against flight-test data. These models feed directly into control law design, simulation environments and autonomy development, so their accuracy sets how quickly and safely new capabilities reach the air.
Responsibilities
- Develop flight dynamics models for aerial platforms end to end, from model architecture and specification through to validation against flight-test data
- Specify and run numerical and experimental campaigns, and set the acceptance criteria that decide when a model is fit for use in simulation and control design
- Work with the control, aerodynamics and test teams so that models feed directly into control law design, simulation environments and autonomy development
- Attend and analyse flight tests, turning telemetry and anomalies into measurable gains in model fidelity
- Document and present model assumptions, limitations and validation results so that programme decisions rest on evidence
Requirements
- Have built and validated flight dynamics models from first principles, and tested them against real flight or experimental data
- Bring a thorough grounding in aerodynamics, stability and control, and systems modelling, gained through an engineering degree or equivalent practice
- Work fluently in Matlab and Simulink
- Write clean, well-structured code in Matlab and at least one of Python, Rust, Java or modern C++
- Report findings clearly, in writing and in person, to technical and non-technical audiences
Nice to Have
- Have applied system identification, control systems design or applied aerodynamics in a flight programme
- Have deployed dynamics models onto real-time test rigs, such as hardware-in-the-loop setups
Benefits
- Competitive salary and VSOP options
- Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
- Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
- Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
- Social: regular company events and monthly social allowances
- Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
- Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work