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PLANA is developing hybrid eVTOL aircraft. Join us in building the future of air mobility.

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South Korea 5

  • Develop flight control laws for VTOL aircraft.

    Perform flight mechanics modeling, control simulation, and validation.

    Work Location

    On-site at PLANA Korea R&D Center (Icheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea)

    Responsibilities

    • 6-DOF Modeling Develop 6-DOF flight dynamics models in Simulink.
    • Flight Control Law Development Develop flight control laws in Simulink.
    • Stability & Control Functions Develop SCAS (Stability and Control Augmentation System), take-off and landing stabilization, and speed and position control.
    • Model & Logic Tuning Tune vehicle models and control logic based on flight data.
    • Mission Logic Design Design mission logic (cruise, VTOL, point navigation, emergency RTB, etc.).

    Required Qualifications

    • Experience 3+ years of work experience in a related industry.
    • Education Master’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
    • MATLAB/Simulink Proficiency in the MATLAB/Simulink development environment.
    • Modeling & Simulation Experience in aircraft modeling and simulation.
    • Flight Testing Experience in developing flight control laws through flight tests.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience 6+ years of work experience in a related industry.
    • Education Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
    • Autocode Experience in generating and developing MATLAB/Simulink Autocode.
    • Monte Carlo Simulation Ability to perform Monte Carlo simulations across flight conditions.

    Hiring Process

    1. 01Application
    2. 02Document Screening
    3. 03Interview
    4. 04Final Acceptance

    The schedule is subject to change depending on company circumstances.

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  • Concept, preliminary, and detailed design and development of the airframe structure for advanced air mobility (AAM).

    Study structural concepts tailored to the vehicle’s characteristics.

    Work Location

    On-site at PLANA Korea R&D Center (Icheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea)

    Responsibilities

    • Structural Component Design Design airframe structural components (wing, fuselage, empennage, etc.).
    • Layout & Sizing Perform the initial layout and sizing of the components.
    • Concept Design & Structural Modeling Conduct concept design and analysis, and determine appropriate structural models.
    • Detailed Design & Specifications Carry out detailed design and develop specifications.
    • Manufacturing Collaboration Cooperate with the manufacturing team to enhance productivity.
    • End-to-End Development Take part in comprehensive design, development, and manufacturing.

    Required Qualifications

    • Experience 5+ years of working experience in a relevant industry.
    • Structural Design Experience with airframe structural component and conceptual design.
    • Education B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
    • CAD Proficiency in CAD (especially CATIA).
    • Composite Manufacturing Experience in composite manufacturing.

    Hiring Process

    1. 01Application
    2. 02Document Screening
    3. 03Interview
    4. 04Final Acceptance

    The schedule is subject to change depending on company circumstances.

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  • Develop the flight control computer (FCC) for PLANA’s AAM aircraft.

    Develop interfaces for flight sensors, communication modules, and actuators.

    Work Location

    On-site at PLANA Korea R&D Center (Icheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea)

    Responsibilities

    • FCC Hardware Verification Verify the hardware of the flight control computer (FCC).
    • FCS OFP Software Develop and verify Operational Flight Program (OFP) software for the flight control system (FCS) based on a real-time operating system (RTOS).
    • Sensors & Communication Modules Develop and verify hardware and software for flight sensors and communication modules.
    • PMU & Actuator Interfaces Design and verify the Power Management Unit (PMU) and actuator interfaces.
    • Flight Data Recorder Design the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) module and develop its drivers.

    Required Qualifications

    • Experience 1+ years of experience in a related industry.
    • Education Master’s degree or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field.
    • Firmware Development Experience in developing firmware for Arm Cortex processors.
    • Programming Firmware development experience in embedded C/C++.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience 3+ years of experience in a related industry.
    • Embedded Boards Experience in programming embedded boards (e.g., Arm Cortex, TI C6000 series).
    • Autocode Experience in generating and developing code with MATLAB/Simulink Autocode.
    • RTOS Hands-on experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
    • Collaboration Willingness to proactively ask for help and collaborate with team members.

    Hiring Process

    1. 01Application
    2. 02Document Screening
    3. 03Interview
    4. 04Final Acceptance

    The schedule is subject to change depending on company circumstances.

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  • Take a leading role in the design and development of the PLANA aircraft, with a focus on aerodynamic design optimization.

    Build the aerodynamic database for aircraft performance, and support initial sizing, detailed design, and flight testing.

    Join our innovative team as an Aerodynamics Performance Engineer with aircraft design, certification, and research experience, and shape the future of hybrid e-mobility.

    Work Location

    On-site at PLANA Korea R&D Center (Icheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea)

    Responsibilities

    • Validation & Verification Define and execute system and sub-system validation and verification campaigns to ensure compliance with business and regulatory requirements.
    • Aerodynamic Database Apply low- and high-fidelity aerodynamic analysis to develop and execute processes for generating the aerodynamic database for aircraft performance.
    • Design & Flight Test Support Support aircraft initial sizing, detailed component and shape design, and flight testing.
    • Experimental Methods Define and implement experimental methods to complement numerical analyses.
    • Multidisciplinary Integration Work closely with related teams and disciplines to ensure the multidisciplinary integration of aerodynamic designs into the PLANA aircraft and propulsion systems.

    Required Qualifications

    • Experience & Education M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of professional experience in applied aerodynamics.
    • Aerodynamic Analysis Proven track record of low-, mid-, and high-fidelity aerodynamic analysis supporting aircraft conceptual design, initial sizing, and configuration optimization.
    • Aerodynamic Modeling Experience in developing aerodynamic models for the aero database using mathematical and surrogate modeling.
    • Measurement & Uncertainty In-depth knowledge of measurement techniques and uncertainty quantification for aerodynamic measurements in wind tunnel and flight testing.
    • ML/AI Modeling Ability to explore machine learning and AI-based modeling solutions to generate aero models with greater flexibility and speed.
    • Tools Experience in MATLAB/Python, shell scripting, and STAR-CCM+ or other CFD software is essential.
    • Communication & Work Style Clear communicator and team player with a high level of self-reliance and an autonomous, target-oriented work style. Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
    • Problem Solving Strong analytical problem-solving skills.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Education Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a strong focus on fixed/rotary-wing aeroacoustics.
    • Experience 5+ years of experience in the aircraft design process, supporting aerodynamics processes.
    • Flight Simulation & Test Data Familiarity with 6-DOF flight simulation modeling techniques and flight test data analysis.
    • Performance, Stability & Control Understanding of aircraft performance, stability, and control.
    • Aerodynamic Databases Experience in generating aerodynamic databases.

    Hiring Process

    1. 01Application
    2. 02Document Screening
    3. 03Technical Interview
    4. 04HR Interview
    5. 05Final Acceptance

    The schedule is subject to change depending on company circumstances.

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  • Take a leading role in the design and development of the PLANA aircraft, with a focus on aerodynamic shape design optimization.

    Generate aerodynamic load data for stress and structural analysis, and ensure the multidisciplinary integration of aerodynamic design into the PLANA aircraft and propulsion systems.

    Join our innovative team as an Aerodynamics Loads Engineer with aircraft design, certification, and research experience, and shape the future of hybrid e-mobility.

    Work Location

    On-site at PLANA Korea R&D Center (Icheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea)

    Responsibilities

    • Validation & Verification Define and execute system and sub-system validation and verification campaigns to ensure compliance with business and regulatory requirements.
    • Aerodynamic Load Data Generation Apply low- and high-fidelity aerodynamic analysis to develop and execute processes for generating aerodynamic data for the stress and structural analysis of different components.
    • Design Support Support the detailed component and shape design process of the aircraft.
    • Multidisciplinary Integration Work closely with related teams and disciplines to ensure the multidisciplinary integration of aerodynamic design into the PLANA aircraft and propulsion systems.

    Required Qualifications

    • Experience & Education M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of professional experience in applied aerodynamics.
    • Aerodynamic Analysis Proven track record of low-, mid-, and high-fidelity aerodynamic analysis supporting aircraft conceptual design, initial sizing, and configuration optimization.
    • CFD-to-Structures Data Experience in converting high-fidelity CFD data for stress and structural analysis during detailed design.
    • Shape Optimization Ability to support shape design optimization studies through low-fidelity aerodynamic and structural analysis in the loop, ensuring the design of flexible and composite structures.
    • Tools Experience in MATLAB/Python, shell scripting, and STAR-CCM+ or other CFD software is essential.
    • Communication & Work Style Clear communicator and team player with a high level of self-reliance and an autonomous, target-oriented work style. Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
    • Problem Solving & Documentation Strong analytical problem-solving skills, with key findings and processes documented in a systematic manner.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Education Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a strong focus on fixed/rotary-wing aerodynamics.
    • Experience 5+ years of professional experience in the aircraft design process, supporting both aerodynamics and structural analysis.
    • CAD Proficiency in CATIA or other CAD systems.

    Hiring Process

    1. 01Application
    2. 02Document Screening
    3. 03Technical Interview
    4. 04HR Interview
    5. 05Final Acceptance

    The schedule is subject to change depending on company circumstances.

    Apply for this position

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