Director, Loads & Dynamics
Core
Lead the Loads & Dynamics organization to define technical strategy, manage budgets, and oversee dynamic analysis, testing, and certification for next-generation human-rated space stations and spacecraft.
Role type
Director, Loads & Dynamics
Builds
Next-generation commercial space stations (Haven Station) and spacecraft for government, corporate, and private customers
Domain
Aerospace engineering, structural dynamics, spacecraft design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
structural dynamics fundamentals, finite element methods, loads and environments prediction, vibration analysis, shock analysis, acoustic analysis, systems integration, budget management, organizational development, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
modal analysis, coupled loads analysis, test campaign oversight, NASA/DoD/FAA customer interface, industry standards expertise (SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-810, etc.)
Technologies
FEMAP, NASTRAN, ANSYS, Abaqus
Responsibilities
Define long-term technical strategy and roadmap for the discipline; own department-level budget, headcount, and resource allocation; lead development of dynamic models and methodologies; oversee vibration, shock, and acoustic testing campaigns; provide technical authority for qualification activities; mentor managers and senior engineers; represent the organization in executive forums and customer meetings
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical authority