Experienced / Senior Loads and Dynamics Engineer
Core
Lead in developing air vehicle environments for vibrations, shock, and acoustic noise; define flight envelopes and operational limits; execute wind tunnel, ground, and flight test programs to support design and verification of tactical aircraft.
Role type
Senior IC structural dynamics engineer (aeroacoustics, buffet, vibration, shock)
Builds
Integrated models for flight vehicle analysis and structural design requirements for service life
Domain
Defense aerospace / military aircraft structural dynamics
Required skills
structural dynamics, vibration analysis, NASTRAN, test plan development, data analysis, flight envelope definition, hardware qualification review
Preferred skills
team leadership, Python/Fortran/MATLAB, supersonic/subsonic military aircraft experience
Technologies
NASTRAN, Python, Fortran, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Lead development of air vehicle environments for vibrations, shock, and acoustic noise; Collaborate with airframe & subsystems design engineers to generate integrated models; Perform analysis for buffet, aeroacoustics, and vibration; Define flight envelopes and operational limits; Develop and execute wind tunnel, ground, and flight test plans; Review and approve airframe hardware packages for flight worthiness; Present load and dynamic issues to management and customers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC