Sr. Loads & Dynamics Engineer

What we do: 

Sr. Loads & Dynamics Engineer is responsible for supporting air vehicle design, ground tests, and flight tests with analysis and design. The Sr. Engineer leads the planning and execution of airframe static and dynamics analysis, design, and testing of air vehicle designs throughout the development process. The engineer interfaces regularly with the Airframe, Systems, Test, Certification, and other groups within Flight Technologies.

What you can do:

• Build aeroelastic models and databases to predict static, dynamic and fatigue loads and structural stability of individual components as well as the entire air vehicle
• Create in-house analysis tools and processes for multi-DOF maneuver simulation, aerodynamic, inertia, structural models, fluid-structures interaction, and structures-systems interaction including aeroservoelastic analysis
• Perform aircraft airframe static and dynamic structural loads and flutter analyses of nominal and failure conditions
• Develop ground and flight test plans, support test implementation, and evaluate test results to improve and validate aeroelastic analytical models, load and flutter predictions
• Coordinate activities with other teams, develop and manage interfaces
• Partner with PMO organization to execute build plan
• Requires up to 25% of domestic and international travel
• Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor's Degree in an applicable Engineering field required; Master’s or Ph.D. degree preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of applicable experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Experience with innovative, physics-based design and analysis methods
• Experience performing airframe dynamics and load analysis to evaluate and refine new flying vehicle concepts
• Knowledge of aircraft certification requirements and compliance, and experience in commercial aircraft development and certification programs
• Specialized understanding of aircraft aeroelasticity and associated engineering fundamentals
• Capability to conduct loads and dynamics engineering evaluation of eVTOL rotorcraft and eCTOL aircraft through analysis, test, and a combination of the two
• Proficiency with MSC Patran/Nastran Aeroelasticity and Flight Loads
• Proficiency in Python/C++ for engineering analysis tool development
• Ability to write professional technical reports and certification documents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to proactively deliver of communication and follow-up accordingly
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work efficiently within time constraints

You may also be able to contribute:

• Experience in the eVTOL industry preferred

Last updated on Aug 20, 2024