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Aether Aerospace

Hybrid hydrogen-electric eVTOL for personal aviation

Modeling and Simulation Engineer/Scientist 3

RF & Microwave EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDayton, OH, USA$131k - $155k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Science, or Mathematics discipline from an ABET-accredited university and 10 or more years of engineering experience.
  • Experience with modeling and simulation software development frameworks, including mission-level simulation tools such as AFSIM.
  • Advanced proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Significant experience with electromagnetic simulation tools and radio-frequency/electromagnetic modeling.
  • A deep understanding of radio-frequency sensor principles, signal processing, airborne radar, electronic warfare, and electronic attack systems.
  • Strong knowledge of antenna theory, array design, antenna performance analysis, and interference considerations.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and solve difficult hardware and software integration challenges.
  • Ability to act as a technical leader, mentor others, and direct engineering work when required.
  • Ability to deliver technical documentation and briefings.
  • Ability to work independently or collaboratively under demanding timelines across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Familiarity with contractor and government roles in aerospace system development and acquisition.
  • Ability to interface professionally with coworkers, government stakeholders, and customers.
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop radio-frequency sensor models, algorithms, and simulation software, and conduct trade-space analysis for system verification.
  • Develop complex antenna element and array models and integrate them into larger system simulations.
  • Assess and verify antenna and system-level design characteristics and performance.
  • Document software and hardware characteristics, simulation environment changes, test designs, and analysis results.
  • Integrate models into engagement-level, theater-level, and hardware-in-the-loop simulation architectures.
  • Integrate models and system interactions within AFSIM environments for mission-level assessments.
  • Conduct in-depth studies and analyses, formulate parameters, and validate modeling and simulation results.
  • Lead the design, specification, and development of new modeling tools and system enhancements.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineering staff.
  • Exercise independent judgment in solving highly complex technical problems and provide expert recommendations.
  • Maintain broad knowledge of engineering disciplines, modeling techniques, and programming principles.
  • Work closely with government partners and interface with customers and data suppliers.
  • Prepare and present technical reports, proposals, briefings, and documentation.
  • Provide training or guidance to other employees as required.
  • Provide technical support to operational strategies aligned within the program and initiatives that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across program functions.
  • Work and record 100% of planned hours.
  • Identify and forward to leadership opportunities that could lead to growth within the work area.
  • Participate in growth efforts as requested.
  • Ensure contractual deliverables are met or exceeded to the customer's satisfaction.
  • Complete a personal PDP and attend company meetings.
  • Build productive and positive professional relationships with clients within the program.
  • Execute assigned contract requirements in accordance with the contract-specific LCAT and requirements.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in engineering or physics.
  • Professional training in modeling and simulation for space, missile, or aircraft system performance.
  • Strong antenna pattern recognition capabilities and experience with complex antenna array design and interference analysis.
  • Experience with C, C++, Python, or additional programming languages.
  • Experience with ECHO, CST, FEKO, HFSS, or similar electromagnetic simulation software.
  • Familiarity with TMAP.
  • Familiarity with Department of Defense and Intelligence Community environments.
  • Experience developing mathematical models of aerospace vehicle dynamics and guidance, navigation, and control algorithms.
  • Experience modeling complete systems or subsystem components such as sensors, guidance, navigation, and control, propulsion, and aerodynamics at varying levels of detail.
  • Experience applying modeling and simulation techniques within AFSIM for operational scenario evaluation.

About the Company

Aether Aerospace

Hybrid hydrogen-electric eVTOL for personal aviation

Aether Aerospace is developing a personal eVTOL aircraft called Project Aether that uses a hybrid hydrogen-electric propulsion system and aims to achieve FAA MOSAIC certification. The aircraft uses batteries for hovering and hydrogen fuel cells for cruise, with the cells recharging the batteries in flight, to offer more than 250 miles of range. It features a tandem tilt-wing with eight ducted fans, fly-by-wire controls, and a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute for safety. The company targets two markets: individual owners who can store the aircraft in a two-car garage for about $195,000, and flight centers that would buy fleets of 10–20 aircraft to rent to Sport Pilots, supported by hydrogen fuel, maintenance, and a booking platform, with the goal of bringing a certificated, on-demand personal air vehicle to market and scaling through fleet-based services.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Not listed
Founded
2026

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