Staff Simulation Specialist - Avionics

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and Enhance Models:

   • Create model prototypes and improve existing solutions for various aircraft systems.
   • Perform simulation and analysis activities to ensure accurate representation of aircraft behavior.

2. Requirements Formulation and Validation:

   • Formulate and validate requirements to align with aircraft certification objectives.

3. Simulation Framework Design:

   • Take ownership of features within the simulation framework and design new capabilities.
   • Implement new models in the simulation engine using first principles, empirical data, and system identification techniques.

4. Avionics and Software Understanding:

   • Gain a deep understanding of the vehicle’s avionics, software architecture, GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) algorithms, and simulation framework analysis tools.

5. Tool Development:

   • Develop new software tools using MATLAB while adhering to software architecture best practices.

6. Support for Testing Activities:

   • Provide support for SIL (Software-in-the-Loop), HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop), and flight test activities.
   • Diagnose anomalies and resolve issues to ensure the success of testing efforts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

Experience in:

• Modeling and simulating aircraft flight dynamics, aerodynamics, flight controls, GNC, and aircraft systems (at least 5 years).
• Developing 6-DoF (Six Degrees of Freedom) simulation models to support aircraft design, testing, and certification.
• Simulation and physical modeling.
• MATLAB programming and Simulink modeling.
• Designing, implementing, and analyzing physics-based aviation models and simulation environments.
• Developing and validating aerodynamic databases based on CFD or wind tunnel data and updating them to match flight test data for certification.

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with aircraft sensors, including accelerometers, gyros, magnetometers, GPS, pressure transducers, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of fixed-wing and rotorcraft aerodynamics and aircraft flight dynamics.
• Experience in the design, development, testing, and certification of flight simulators.
• Proficiency in interpolation methods and response surface development for aerodynamic data.
• Understanding of Subpart B certification rules and means of compliance.
• Experience in certifying control systems with the aid of simulation.
• Knowledge of Model-Based Design (MBD) and MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) tools and methodologies.
• Experience with Simscape physical modeling tools.
• Proficiency in developing and optimizing Monte Carlo simulation capabilities.
• Knowledge of state estimation and control theory.

Salary: $132,000 - $155,000 CAD/year

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance (company pays 100 of employee premium), alternative work schedule (9/80), 20 days of PTO, 10 company holidays, a retirement savings plan with 100 company matching up to 8 and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, fruit, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and much more

If you are interested in this opportunity please send your resume to karen.roemorsoncanada.com