Sensor Modeling Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Sensor Modeling Engineer (Aerospace): Architecting and designing physics-based sensor models for eVTOL aircraft with an accent on end-to-end development from implementation to lab integration. Focus on developing aviation-grade sensor models in Simulink and analyzing flight test data to ensure simulation accuracy.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the USA; no visa sponsorship provided)

Salary: $140,000 - $180,000

Company

An aerospace company building all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for sustainable air mobility.

What you will do

• Architect and design physics-based sensor models for eVTOL aircraft across various fidelity levels.
• Own the full development lifecycle of sensor models including architecture, implementation, testing, and lab integration.
• Develop models for aviation-grade sensors such as IMU, GNSS, INS, air data systems, and radar altimeters using Simulink.
• Analyze and interpret data from simulation and flight testing to characterize real-world sensor performance.
• Collaborate with state estimation, control law, and simulation engineers to ensure effective simulation testing.
• Build tools and processes to improve simulation performance and maintainability.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in the design, implementation, and testing of simulation models for physical systems.
• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Simulink for large-scale modeling, simulation, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) integration.
• Deep technical experience with a variety of aerospace sensors.
• Must have US work authorization; the company is unable to provide work visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Experience modeling physical systems such as aerodynamics, actuation, or powertrain.
• Experience with HIL environments like NI Veristand or dSpace.
• Experience designing or verifying state estimation algorithms or control laws.
• Previous experience with flight control sensors for eVTOLs, helicopters, or fixed-wing airplanes.
• Knowledge of aerospace data buses and communication protocols.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement with occasional travel (~10%).
• Dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces diversity.
• Opportunity to solve hard problems in the field of sustainable air mobility.