Associate Loads and Dynamics Engineer
Core
Develop air vehicle requirements, create vehicle-level models, and perform loads and dynamics analysis (flight/ground simulations, flutter/divergence, noise & vibration) to support fixed-wing aircraft design and testing.
Role type
Associate Loads and Dynamics Engineer
Builds
Fixed-wing aircraft programs within the Air Dominance division
Domain
Aerospace engineering / Aircraft structural dynamics
Required skills
Analytical problem solving, External loads analysis, Structural dynamics, Aeroelastic stability, Aerodynamics, Aircraft stability and control, Finite element modeling (FEM), Flight and ground test planning, Pre-test analysis, Test data post-processing
Preferred skills
Higher-level programming (C, Matlab, Python), Finite element analysis (FEA), Vibrations analysis, Multi-body dynamics (MBD), Air vehicle ground/flight testing experience
Technologies
C, Matlab, Python, FEM, FEA, MBD
Responsibilities
Assist in developing air vehicle requirements; Create vehicle-level models for loads and dynamics analysis; Perform loads and dynamics analysis to support air vehicle design; Assist in developing flight and ground test requirements and plans; Support ground and flight testing via pre-test analysis, real-time monitoring, and post-processing; Support airworthiness activities with regulatory agencies and customers; Assist in developing vehicle flight envelope and operational limits
Seniority
Associate, hands-on IC