Description

You will own aircraft external loads analysis from early conceptual sizing through detailed certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and substantiate aircraft external loads across all design phases.
• Perform static and dynamic structural analyses for maneuver, gust, ground, and environmental conditions.
• Lead flutter, aeroelastic stability, and structural dynamics assessments at component and full-vehicle levels.
• Execute and correlate Ground Vibration Testing (GVT) and Structural Mode Interaction (SMI) data.
• Support flight flutter testing with pre-test predictions, real-time monitoring, and post-flight interpretation.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in Loads & Dynamics for aerospace vehicles.
• Strong foundation in structural dynamics, aeroelasticity, and aircraft loads theory.
• Proficiency with NASTRAN-based solvers and FEM pre/post-processors.
• Experience with modal analysis, flutter analysis, and external loads development.
• Hands-on experience with GVT, SMI, or correlated test/analysis workflows.
• Understanding of aircraft structural behavior, including composites and bonded joints.
• Strong scripting skills in MATLAB or Python for loads processing and automation.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to bridge hand calculations with advanced FEA and sound engineering judgment.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degrees