We are looking for a talented aerodynamics plus flight controls engineer to help continue our work in MDO that includes flight controls constraints. This is a unique role and opportunity to work with an innovative team on cutting edge research and development that make solutions fly on real aircraft. If you're interested in aerodynamics, MDO, flight controls, and can code in python/matlab/C++, this position was made for you.
You will work on funded research and development working on advanced flight control technologies for a variety of aircraft. Bechamo is a small startup, so you have a high learning rate and large future growth path. You will work with NASA, DARPA, evtol aircraft, and UAMs. This is a unique opportunity to join a startup with significant technical freedom to help define your path. We have stable funding and a variety of projects. This position is considered a critical second-tier founder position to augment our current amazing team. Come work with us as we build the next world's best flight controls team!
The position is Buffalo, NY, however, hybrid remote may be possible for the right candidate with proven industry experience. The position requires the ability to qualify for export control as it pertains to flight control technologies.
Position Requirements: • MS in Aerospace Engineering or related engineering field • Aerodynamics knowledge • Classical, modern, adaptive, and nonlinear control techniques • System modeling and dynamics • Ability to code in C/C++, MATLAB and Python • Experience in simulation development and analysis • Experience with MDO
Preferred/Nice to Have: • PhD in Aerospace Engineering with Controls, Dynamics or Simulation focus • Embedded programming • Experience in simulation development • Aircraft design using MDO/MDA • Experience with UAM • Experience with user interface programming in python and other tools • Adaptive control
About the Company
Bechamo was founded in November 2020 Bothell, WA and Buffalo, NY to become a lead provider of control-related engineering solutions. Bechamo works on an interesting range of applications, from small UAS to larger man-sized aircraft. This is an early-stage startup, so a unique opportunity to help become and shape the company culture, tools, and direction.