Staff Analyst, Methods
Core
Structural analysis and testing of rotor systems, blades, and control systems for an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
Role type
Staff structural engineer (rotorcraft dynamics)
Builds
All-electric eVTOL aircraft components and systems
Domain
Aerospace engineering / Rotorcraft dynamics / Sustainable aviation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Finite element analysis, fatigue life prediction, static strength evaluation, composite structure analysis, metallic component fatigue analysis, CAD interpretation, technical reporting
Preferred skills
Rotorcraft dynamic systems expertise, ground and flight testing experience, FAA 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, 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, collaborate with internal and external customers to ensure on-time delivery of data
Seniority
Staff, mentorship & best practices