{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"05bebdc12cabe8e5aa3d5b10","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/05bebdc12cabe8e5aa3d5b10","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/05bebdc12cabe8e5aa3d5b10","title":"Aerospace Simulation & Flight Test Engineer","description":"Haast Autonomous is building an autonomous aircraft network for time-sensitive medical logistics. We’re developing long-range VTOL aircraft, autonomy software, and the operational foundation needed to move critical payloads between hospitals, labs, and healthcare facilities on-demand faster and more reliably.\n\nWe’re early, small, and moving quickly. Joining now means you'll have a direct role in shaping the foundation of Haast — our culture, engineering process, testing discipline, partner relationships, and the path from prototype to a real medical logistics network.\n\nWe’re looking for high-agency people who want ownership, urgency, and system-level impact from day one.\n\nAbout the Role\nAt Haast, Aerospace Engineers bridge the gap between aircraft physics, design simulation, flight-test planning, and real-world data.\n\nWe want every prototype, simulation, and flight test to teach us something valuable.\n\nWhat You’ll Do\n\nLead the initial conceptualization and design of aircraft based on core design requirements\n\nBuild and maintain performance models for aircraft prototypes\n\nAnalyze range, endurance, climb, cruise, stall speed, stability, control authority, and payload tradeoffs\n\nSupport sizing, configuration, and design trade decisions\n\nIntegrate design for manufacturing principles to ensure aircraft components are practical, efficient, and ready for real-world production and assembly.\n\nCreate and refine 3D aircraft models using CAD tools\n\nPerform CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) to evaluate aerodynamic and structural performance\n\nUse tools like XFLR5, OpenVSP, AVL, MATLAB, Python, JSBSim, Gazebo, or similar simulation and modeling platforms\n\nSupport SITL/HITL workflows with ArduPilot, PX4, or similar systems\n\nCreate flight-test cards, test plans, success criteria, and post-test summaries\n\nAnalyze flight logs to compare true aircraft behavior with predictions\n\nDiagnose issues—whether aerodynamic, controls, structure, propulsion, sensors, or operations\n\nTransform flight data into actionable engineering improvements\n\nCollaborate closely with mechanical, avionics, controls, and operations teams\n\nDocument your assumptions, models, results, and engineering decisions\n\nHelp lay the modeling, test, and validation foundation for a scalable autonomous aircraft network\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nDeep understanding of aircraft performance, stability, flight mechanics, and test planning\n\nExperience with UAVs, fixed-wing, VTOL, or flight-test programs\n\nStrong proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX, Fusion 360, or similar)\n\nHands-on experience with CFD (ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, etc.) and FEA for aircraft analysis\n\nTrack record of using simulation and analysis to drive real-world hardware and design choices\n\nProficiency in Python, MATLAB, or similar data analysis tools\n\nComfortable with tools like XFLR5, OpenVSP, AVL, JSBSim, Gazebo, or other aerospace simulation tools\n\nAble to interpret flight logs and extract actionable conclusions\n\nPractical engineering judgment regarding assumptions, uncertainty, and model limitations\n\nAble to develop straightforward, practical test plans for rapid learning\n\nStartup-ready: thrive in a fast-paced environment where models must meet reality fast\n\nNice to Have\n\nHands-on with ArduPilot, PX4, MAVLink, Mission Planner, or QGroundControl\n\nExperience with SITL/HITL simulation for UAVs\n\nInsights into fixed-wing VTOL transition dynamics\n\nBackground in propulsion modeling, propeller selection, battery sizing, or hybrid-electric aircraft\n\nFamiliarity with CFD, wind tunnel, scale models, or flight-test instrumentation\n\nExperience in FAA test environments, BVLOS, aviation safety documentation, or risk analysis\n\nWhat Success Looks Like\n\nFirst month: Understand the aircraft configuration, build a baseline model with real data, and establish immediate test objectives\n\nThree months: Create a fast feedback loop—models, logs, and hardware changes work in sync, driving smarter next steps and better prototypes\n\nThe output we care about: a better aircraft and a more insightful next test—not just a polished report\n\nHow to Stand Out\nWe care far more about what you’ve built than any credential or resume. When applying, please share details of aircraft modeling, simulation, or flight-test work you've done:\n\nExamples of hands-on UAV projects, builds, or performance models\n\nAircraft sizing studies, simulation code, or flight-test plans you contributed to\n\nData analysis, CFD/FEA results, CAD files, or engineering documentation from past projects\n\nPlease submit links, files, photos, or write-ups of prior work —demonstrating your skills, approach, and what you’ve learned along the way. We want to see what you’ve tackled, built, and discovered first-hand.\n\nWe care more about agency, ownership, taste, and evidence that you can build than whether you match every bullet point. 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We’re developing long-range VTOL aircraft, autonomy software, and the operational foundation needed to move critical payloads between hospitals, labs, and healthcare facilities on-demand faster and more reliably.\n\nWe’re early, small, and moving quickly. Joining now means you'll have a direct role in shaping the foundation of Haast — our culture, engineering process, testing discipline, partner relationships, and the path from prototype to a real medical logistics network.\n\nWe’re looking for high-agency people who want ownership, urgency, and system-level impact from day one.\n\nAbout the Role\nAt Haast, Aerospace Engineers bridge the gap between aircraft physics, design simulation, flight-test planning, and real-world data.\n\nWe want every prototype, simulation, and flight test to teach us something valuable.\n\nWhat You’ll Do\n\nLead the initial conceptualization and design of aircraft based on core design requirements\n\nBuild and maintain performance models for aircraft prototypes\n\nAnalyze range, endurance, climb, cruise, stall speed, stability, control authority, and payload tradeoffs\n\nSupport sizing, configuration, and design trade decisions\n\nIntegrate design for manufacturing principles to ensure aircraft components are practical, efficient, and ready for real-world production and assembly.\n\nCreate and refine 3D aircraft models using CAD tools\n\nPerform CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) to evaluate aerodynamic and structural performance\n\nUse tools like XFLR5, OpenVSP, AVL, MATLAB, Python, JSBSim, Gazebo, or similar simulation and modeling platforms\n\nSupport SITL/HITL workflows with ArduPilot, PX4, or similar systems\n\nCreate flight-test cards, test plans, success criteria, and post-test summaries\n\nAnalyze flight logs to compare true aircraft behavior with predictions\n\nDiagnose issues—whether aerodynamic, controls, structure, propulsion, sensors, or operations\n\nTransform flight data into actionable engineering improvements\n\nCollaborate closely with mechanical, avionics, controls, and operations teams\n\nDocument your assumptions, models, results, and engineering decisions\n\nHelp lay the modeling, test, and validation foundation for a scalable autonomous aircraft network\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nDeep understanding of aircraft performance, stability, flight mechanics, and test planning\n\nExperience with UAVs, fixed-wing, VTOL, or flight-test programs\n\nStrong proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX, Fusion 360, or similar)\n\nHands-on experience with CFD (ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, etc.) and FEA for aircraft analysis\n\nTrack record of using simulation and analysis to drive real-world hardware and design choices\n\nProficiency in Python, MATLAB, or similar data analysis tools\n\nComfortable with tools like XFLR5, OpenVSP, AVL, JSBSim, Gazebo, or other aerospace simulation tools\n\nAble to interpret flight logs and extract actionable conclusions\n\nPractical engineering judgment regarding assumptions, uncertainty, and model limitations\n\nAble to develop straightforward, practical test plans for rapid learning\n\nStartup-ready: thrive in a fast-paced environment where models must meet reality fast\n\nNice to Have\n\nHands-on with ArduPilot, PX4, MAVLink, Mission Planner, or QGroundControl\n\nExperience with SITL/HITL simulation for UAVs\n\nInsights into fixed-wing VTOL transition dynamics\n\nBackground in propulsion modeling, propeller selection, battery sizing, or hybrid-electric aircraft\n\nFamiliarity with CFD, wind tunnel, scale models, or flight-test instrumentation\n\nExperience in FAA test environments, BVLOS, aviation safety documentation, or risk analysis\n\nWhat Success Looks Like\n\nFirst month: Understand the aircraft configuration, build a baseline model with real data, and establish immediate test objectives\n\nThree months: Create a fast feedback loop—models, logs, and hardware changes work in sync, driving smarter next steps and better prototypes\n\nThe output we care about: a better aircraft and a more insightful next test—not just a polished report\n\nHow to Stand Out\nWe care far more about what you’ve built than any credential or resume. When applying, please share details of aircraft modeling, simulation, or flight-test work you've done:\n\nExamples of hands-on UAV projects, builds, or performance models\n\nAircraft sizing studies, simulation code, or flight-test plans you contributed to\n\nData analysis, CFD/FEA results, CAD files, or engineering documentation from past projects\n\nPlease submit links, files, photos, or write-ups of prior work —demonstrating your skills, approach, and what you’ve learned along the way. We want to see what you’ve tackled, built, and discovered first-hand.\n\nWe care more about agency, ownership, taste, and evidence that you can build than whether you match every bullet point. 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