Rotor/Hub Structural Analyst
Core
Structural analysis and testing of rotor systems, blades, and control systems for an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
Role type
Senior IC structural analyst (rotorcraft)
Builds
Rotor head, blades, and control system components for sustainable air mobility aircraft
Domain
Aerospace engineering / Rotorcraft dynamics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Finite element analysis, fatigue life prediction, metallic and composite structure analysis, static strength evaluation, dynamic response analysis, engineering drawing interpretation, CAD design
Preferred skills
Rotorcraft dynamic systems expertise, ground and flight testing of composite structures, FAA rotorcraft regulations knowledge, aeroelastic analysis, Python/Matlab scripting
Technologies
ANSYS, NASTRAN, NX, Python, Matlab
Responsibilities
Perform detailed structural analyses of dynamic system components; Evaluate static strength and fatigue life of critical structures; Evaluate component life and dynamic response of dynamically loaded components; Author structural substantiation reports; Support full scale component ground testing and flight testing; Develop best practices for structural analysis; Collaborate with aerodynamics and loads & dynamics teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities