Aircraft Dynamics Engineer | Flight Sciences
Core
Conduct aeroelastic and aeroservoelastic analysis and testing for fixed-wing and VTOL electric aircraft to support design loops and certification.
Role type
Aircraft Dynamics Engineer
Builds
Electric aircraft (fixed-wing and VTOL)
Domain
Aviation / Aerospace Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
aeroelastic analysis, aeroservoelastic analysis, structural FEM development, modal test definition, dynamic analysis processes, MATLAB, Python, CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks), aerodynamic analysis methods (panel methods, CFD), NASTRAN, FEMAP
Preferred skills
vertical flight dynamic analysis, RCAS, Ground Vibration and Structural Coupling tests, vibration analysis, FAA DER experience
Technologies
NASTRAN, FEMAP, MATLAB, Python, CATIA, SolidWorks, RCAS
Responsibilities
Lead aircraft aeroelastic analysis (flutter, whirl flutter, control reversal, divergence); Develop mass and stiffness representative structural FEM; Support development of dynamic analysis processes for vertical flight loads; Conduct aeroservoelastic analysis on fly-by-wire flight controls; Work with system teams to develop requirements from dynamic analysis results; Lead component and vehicle-level modal test definition and execution
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
