About this opportunity
LeVanta Tech lists this Drone Aeronautical and Flight Control Engineer (UAS) opportunity in tupelo, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
On-Site Preferred | Diamondhead, MS
$90,000–$150,000 (DOE) | Full-Time
LeVanta is building a first-of-its-kind float–fly–float unmanned aircraft for U.S. defense and maritime operations. We’re looking for an aeronautical and flight control engineer to help turn HALIA’s waterborne takeoff speed into stable, controlled flight.
This is a hands-on flight-sciences role working closely with the rest of the engineering team.
LeVanta's Mission
LeVanta is building the world’s first float-fly-float unmanned drone that will significantly change defense and commercial maritime operations. We’re striving to protect the national interests of US and ally countries by breaking technological barriers that meet pressing operational needs. Our team of passionate professionals—including industry-leading engineers, former military operators, and other experts, are committed to creating a high value company leveraging truly disruptive UAV technology.
These cutting-edge drones provide a seamless sea-air interface, offering the ability to float indefinitely while minimizing energy consumption, and taking off to fly at high speeds on demand. Designed to address the challenges of aerial endurance and rough sea conditions, LeVanta Tech’s innovative solutions serve to redefine the future of drone operations. Located at the forefront of technological advancements, LeVanta Tech is dedicated to pushing boundaries in the field of drone technology.
What You’ll Do
Develop and refine flight-dynamics and stability models for HALIA
Analyze fixed-wing and vertical-flight UAS aerodynamic behavior
Configure, integrate, and tune an existing autopilot or flight-control system
Evaluate stability, trim, control authority, and handling qualities
Plan and support ground, tether, and flight testing
Analyze flight-test data and translate findings into design and tuning changes
Collaborate with structures, propulsion, electrical, software, and systems engineers
Account for weight, payload, performance, mass properties, and center of gravity
Required Experience
2+ years in aeronautical engineering, UAS flight dynamics, stability and control, or flight-control-system integration
Knowledge of fixed-wing and vertical-flight UAS aerodynamics and performance
Experience configuring or tuning an autopilot or flight-control system
Experience supporting ground, tether, or flight testing
Strong analysis, documentation, and communication skills
Preferred Experience
MATLAB/Simulink, Python, CFD, or flight-dynamics simulation experience
Flight-control software, embedded systems, or programming familiarity
Defense, experimental aircraft, or prototype UAS experience
Why LeVanta
Meaningful influence on a first-of-its-kind aircraft
Hardware-first culture: model, test, learn, repeat
Small, collaborative multidisciplinary engineering team
Mission-driven defense technology
Worksite address
tupelo, MS, 38802, US
Who can apply
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