Senior Loads and Dynamics Engineer - Aeroelastics and Rotordynamics
Core
Drive hardware and product design decisions for Zipline's autonomous delivery aircraft by developing rotor and propeller load cases and conducting rotordynamics analyses.
Role type
Senior IC loads and dynamics engineer (aeroelastics/rotordynamics)
Builds
Rotorcraft vehicle configurations, propeller and rotor blade designs, and structural integrity of dynamic system components.
Domain
Autonomous drone logistics / eVTOL / Rotorcraft engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
rotordynamics analysis, finite element modeling (FEM), structural modes analysis, forced harmonic vibration analysis, fatigue life evaluation, static strength analysis, Python/MATLAB programming, wind tunnel testing, vibration test lab operations, flight line testing, design trade studies, cross-disciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
eVTOL vehicle loads development, RCAS/CAMRAD II/FlightLab/Dyrobes Rotor expertise, FEMAP/NASTRAN/Siemens Simcenter proficiency, mentorship, tool/process standardization
Technologies
RCAS, CAMRAD II, FlightLab, Dyrobes Rotor, FEMAP, NASTRAN, Siemens Simcenter, Python, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Own loads development for aircraft propellers; perform dynamic analyses including structural modes and forced harmonic vibration; define rotorcraft loads requirements; build finite element models of propellers and powertrain; collaborate on high-performance propeller and rotor blade design; evaluate static strength and fatigue life of rotor assemblies and motor shafts; execute propeller and aircraft testing from pre-test analysis to data correlation; mentor team members and build standardized in-house tools.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC