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Elroy Air

Flight Sciences Engineer

Byron, CA · On-site

Solid understanding of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, or hybrid lift+cruise vehicle aeromechanics ... engineers * Clear technical communication skills: able to distill complex analysis into concise ...

AEVEX

Software Engineer 3

Tampa, FL

$54.25 - $73/hr

You'll collaborate with aeromechanical, systems, and electrical engineers to iterate on unmanned system designs as customer needs evolve. You'll create automation and production tools to help release ...

AEVEX

Software Engineer 3

Tampa, FL

$54.25 - $73/hr

You'll collaborate with aeromechanical, systems, and electrical engineers to iterate on unmanned system designs as customer needs evolve. You'll create automation and production tools to help release ...

AEVEX

Software Engineer 3

Tampa, FL · On-site

$54.25 - $73/hr

You'll collaborate with aeromechanical, systems, and electrical engineers to iterate on unmanned system designs as customer needs evolve. You'll create automation and production tools to help release ...

Pivotal

Staff Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$142K - $195K/yr

The Aeromechanical team at Pivotal is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff Electro-Mechanical Engineer to join our team. In this position, you will serve as the subject matter expert for the ...

Pivotal

Staff Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Palo Alto, CA

$142K - $195K/yr

The Aeromechanical team at Pivotal is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff Electro-Mechanical Engineer to join our team. In this position, you will serve as the subject matter expert for the ...

Elroy Air

Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems

Byron, CA · On-site

$136K - $179K/yr

... aeromechanical. What You'll Work On * Embedded firmware for microcontrollers and SoCs in a bare ... Most engineers here are comfortable working across embedded firmware, desktop tools, and cloud ...

Pivotal

Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$142K - $165K/yr

The Aeromechanical team at Pivotal is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer to join our team. In this position, you will serve as the subject matter expert for the ...

Pivotal

Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Palo Alto, CA

$142K - $165K/yr

The Aeromechanical team at Pivotal is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer to join our team. In this position, you will serve as the subject matter expert for the ...

Elroy Air

Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems

Byron, CA · On-site

$136K - $179K/yr

... aeromechanical. What You'll Work On * Embedded firmware for microcontrollers and SoCs in a bare ... Most engineers here are comfortable working across embedded firmware, desktop tools, and cloud ...

Pivotal

Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Palo Alto, CA

$142K - $165K/yr

The Aeromechanical team at Pivotal is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer to join our team. In this position, you will serve as the subject matter expert for the ...

Archer

Principal Engineer, Loads & Dynamics

San Jose, CA · On-site

$248K - $311K/yr

... propeller loads, aeroelasticity, and aeromechanics, including test plan development ... Support preparation of certification test plans What you need: * BS / MS in Aerospace Engineering ...

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How much do aeromechanics engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for aeromechanics engineer in the United States is $101,752.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an aeromechanics engineer?

Aeromechanics Engineers are professionals who study and apply the principles of aeromechanics, which involves the behavior of solid bodies and fluids (like air) in motion and their interactions. They work on designing, analyzing, and testing aircraft, spacecraft, and other systems that experience aerodynamic and mechanical forces. Their work ensures the structural integrity, performance, and safety of vehicles that operate in air or space. Aeromechanics Engineers often collaborate with other engineering disciplines to solve complex problems in areas such as aerodynamics, propulsion, and flight stability.

What is the difference between Aeromechanics Engineer vs Aerospace Engineer?

AspectAeromechanics EngineerAerospace Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeromechanics; often certifications in fluid dynamics or aerodynamicsBachelor's or higher in Aerospace Engineering; may include certifications in systems or design
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, manufacturing facilities, testing sites focused on aeromechanics systemsDesign offices, research labs, testing facilities for aircraft and spacecraft
Employer & Industry UsageAircraft manufacturers, defense contractors, aerospace research centersAircraft and spacecraft manufacturers, government agencies, aerospace research institutions

In summary, Aeromechanics Engineers specialize in the study and application of fluid dynamics and aerodynamics within aerospace systems, often focusing on rotorcraft, turbines, and aerodynamics. Aerospace Engineers have a broader scope, covering aircraft, spacecraft, and related systems. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and often work in overlapping environments, but their specific focus areas differ.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an aeromechanics engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Aeromechanics Engineer, you need a solid background in aerospace engineering principles, fluid dynamics, and structural mechanics, typically supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering. Familiarity with tools such as MATLAB, ANSYS, and CAD software, along with knowledge of industry standards and certifications, is usually required. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication skills help distinguish top performers in this field. These qualifications are essential for designing safe, efficient aircraft systems and collaborating effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams.

How does an aeromechanics engineer typically collaborate with other engineering teams during the design and testing phases?

Aeromechanics Engineers work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including structural, propulsion, and avionics engineers, throughout the design and testing of aerospace vehicles. They frequently participate in collaborative meetings to review simulations, wind tunnel test results, and flight data, ensuring aerodynamic and mechanical considerations are fully integrated. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as decisions made by Aeromechanics Engineers often impact the work of other engineering groups and vice versa. This collaborative environment fosters a thorough and innovative approach to solving complex aerospace challenges.
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Flight Sciences Engineer

Elroy Air

Byron, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

At Elroy Air, we build autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) cargo drones to change the way the world moves goods. Transporting cargo by air is faster and more direct than by land or sea, but it has been prohibitively expensive for medium-size loads. We've set out to expand middle-mile logistics possibilities across multiple sectors, with our sights on a $420Bn global total addressable market for cargo logistics across defense, commercial and rapid response.
We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe that the defense, commercial, and rapid response communities need faster, better logistics solutions. We are seeing increasing demand as customers and prospects respond enthusiastically to the systems we've built. As we mature and deploy our offerings, we are looking for people like you: motivated collaborators, enthusiastic about our mission and ready to roll up their sleeves and make a big impact to improve how logistics works around the world. You will play an important role in establishing the Elroy Air Chaparral as the industry standard in this massive market.
We believe diverse perspectives at all levels of the organization are critical to innovation and employee development. This includes but is not limited to gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, religion, age, ability, parenthood status, veteran status, educational background, citizenship status, or any combination of these characteristics.
As a Flight Sciences Engineer at Elroy Air, you will own performance analysis, flight dynamics, and configuration trades across our hybrid-electric lift+cruise VTOL program. You will be the analytical backbone of the vehicle team - reasoning across hover, transition, and cruise regimes, and working directly with propulsion, structures, and controls engineers to drive decisions from early concept through certification.
What you'll own:
  • Own vehicle performance modeling across hover, transition, and cruise: mission analysis, hybrid-electric energy management, climb optimization, and range/endurance trades
  • Build and maintain 6-DOF flight dynamics models for a lift+cruise configuration: aero database construction through the transition corridor, rotor-wing interaction modeling, stability derivatives, and trim analysis in hover, transition, and cruise
  • Contribute to vehicle design trades: feed flight sciences insight into OML shaping, drag reduction, control surface sizing, and flight controls architecture to close performance and handling qualities requirements
  • Derive external flight loads across the operational envelope and collaborate with the structures team to define limit and ultimate load cases, support fatigue analysis, and feed aeroelastic models
  • Support flight test planning, instrumentation requirements, and post-flight data reduction and analysis; correlate measured performance against analytical predictions
  • Build and improve simulation environments used for envelope expansion, handling qualities assessment, and controls development
  • Partner with propulsion and power teams to integrate hybrid-electric powertrain models into mission analysis; define power-required envelopes and binding constraints across the flight profile
  • Contribute to certification planning by authoring compliance analyses, performance substantiation reports, and supporting V&V documentation

Our Ideal Candidate
  • B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field
  • 5+ years of meaningful hands-on experience in flight sciences, vehicle performance, or flight dynamics
  • Proficiency in vehicle performance modeling: energy-based methods, point-mass and full 6-DOF simulation, power-required/available analysis
  • Experience building or working with aerodynamic databases and stability derivative sets for flight simulation or loads analysis
  • Familiarity with flight test methods: test card development, FTI requirements, data reduction, and prediction-to-flight correlation
  • Strong programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB for analysis, post-processing, and tool development
  • Solid understanding of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, or hybrid lift+cruise vehicle aeromechanics
  • Working proficiency with aerodynamic analysis tools across fidelity levels - from low-order methods (panel codes, blade element, XFOIL) through mid-fidelity (RANS CFD): sufficient to set up runs, interpret results, and interface with dedicated CFD engineers
  • Clear technical communication skills: able to distill complex analysis into concise summaries for engineering and program leadership

Bonus Points For:
  • Direct experience with eVTOL, tiltrotor, or lift+cruise configurations - including transition corridor analysis, transition schedule definition, and rotor-wing aerodynamic interaction
  • Background in hybrid-electric propulsion performance modeling: energy management strategy, battery sizing trades, and BSFC/TSFC integration into mission analysis
  • Experience designing internal flows, including ducting, intakes, and cooling flows
  • Rotor and/or propeller design experience
  • Handling qualities assessment experience using ADS-33 or FAA/EASA equivalents
  • Exposure to flight simulation environments: JSBSim, Simulink/FlightGear, or equivalent
  • Experience with certification under FAA Part 23, Part 27, or EASA SC-VTOL frameworks
  • Background in aeroelastics or structural loads as they relate to flight envelope definition

What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced aerospace company
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • 401(k) with company contribution + Roth IRA
  • Free daily lunch provided onsite
  • Flexible time-off policy
  • 3 months of paid parental leave
  • Employee assistance program with 24/7 support
  • High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
  • Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
  • You'll work with a motivated, kind, and highly skilled team
  • You'll help shape and define our company culture and values
  • You'll help build and scale a new category of aerospace / logistics technology

$203,000 - $280,000 a year
We encourage you to apply even if you aren't an exact match for our open role as many of our team members come from nontraditional backgrounds.
Elroy Air is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
We are committed to an inclusive, harassment-free workplace and we gladly provide reasonable accommodations to support our team.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder). All employees will be screened through E-Verify.
Elroy Air does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters that we do not have a written agreement with and all employment activities are managed through our internal team. We reserve the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes received without being responsible for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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