Aerodynamics Stability and Control Engineer

Company: Boom Technology Inc
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Aerodynamics Stability and Control Engineer Boom Supersonic is the Denver-based startup bringing supersonic flight back to the skies with Overture. As the world's fastest airliner, Overture is designed and committed to industry-leading standards of speed, safety and sustainability. Flights twice as fast as today's commercial airplanes, means we can go twice as far-bringing more people, places, and cultures into our lives. Boom is the first commercial airplane manufacturer to commit to a carbon-neutral flight test program and to build sustainability into its entire aircraft program. Founded in 2014, Boom has assembled a team of over 140 full-time employees who have made contributions to over 220 air and spacecraft programs. Are you passionate about building the future of transportation? Help us make aviation history. Role Overview We are seeking a Stability and Control Engineer to join the development team of the Overture supersonic airliner. You will be responsible for s upporting the design of Flight Control Laws on the Overture supersonic airliner, working with the Overture Design group to assist in flight controls design and supporting other multi-disciplinary development activities of the Overture aircraft. A Typical Day Might Include: --- Working with the Overture design group (especially Stability & Control and Simulation disciplines) to assess aircraft aerodynamic characteristics, and to develop a representative 6DoF and LOES, flight model --- Help define the architecture of the Flight Control Laws for Overture --- Evaluating the performance of the Control Laws architecture --- Creation of tools for Flight Control Laws development --- Soliciting feedback from pilots, or other design disciplines Qualifications:

• Solid experience with simulation/analysis of ---ight models using Matlab & Simulink, including closed-loop flight control system design & optimization
• Good grasp of aerodynamics, aero-elastics & aircraft load constraints
• Experience in Flight Control Laws development on a Part 25 program, including their impact on Part 25 Stability & Control requirements & other considerations
• Experience with Pilot-in-the loop testing at simulation and integration Labs as well as Certification Flight test environments
• Good grasp of electro-hydraulic flight control actuation systems
• Veri---cation of handling qualities against Part 25 and/or MIL-STD-1797B
• In depth knowledge of software verification and requirement guidelines (DO178/ARP4754)
• A relevant Bachelor's Engineering degree or higher level of education
• At least 10 + years of relevant experience It Would Be Great If You Had:
  • It Would Be Great If You Had Experience
  • Communicating complex technical results to a wide audience
  • Tool automation using Python and/or Matlab Compensation:
    • Salary--Range for this position is $90,000-$120,000 and is based upon years of experience that is commensurate with the level of the position. To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_public_portal_itar_landing ) Boom is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Want to build a faster future? Come join Boom.

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