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Principal Loads Engineer

EngineerEngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 501-1,000Since 2015H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

21 days ago

Salary

$209.2K - $313.8K / year

Bachelor Degree12 yrs expEnglishFlutterPython

Job Description

• Own and define the full-vehicle loads and aeroelastic analysis strategy from clean-sheet development through production and flight test • Establish and govern aerodynamic and structural load envelopes, including maneuver, gust, landing, ground, and mission-driven load cases • Lead both quasi-static and dynamic loads analyses, including transient and coupled aeroelastic assessments • Serve as the technical authority for V-n diagrams, load factors, and structural load path definition across the aircraft • Define and review loads modeling approaches using NASTRAN, FEMAP, MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or equivalent environments • Drive aeroelastic stability evaluations including divergence, flutter, control reversal, and load alleviation strategies • Partner closely with Aero and GNC teams to ensure loads assumptions align with flight control laws, mission profiles, and aircraft performance objectives • Establish traceability standards across loads models, ICDs, FEA inputs, and certification artifacts • Define and oversee loads correlation strategy, including strain gauge placement, instrumentation planning, and in-flight data reconciliation • Review and approve loads deliverables for design reviews, compliance documentation, and executive technical decision forums • Mentor and technically guide loads and aeroelastic engineers across the organization • Develop and standardize loads methodologies, automation frameworks, and internal tools to scale capability across programs

Job Requirements

  • B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 12+ years of experience performing aircraft loads and aeroelastic analysis on manned or unmanned platforms
  • Demonstrated technical leadership on complex aerospace programs, including ownership of loads strategy or methodology
  • Deep expertise in aerodynamic loads derivation, flight envelope development, and structural load path definition
  • Advanced proficiency with industry-standard loads and FEA tools (NASTRAN, FEMAP, ANSYS, MATLAB, Python, Simulink, or equivalent)
  • Strong understanding of aeroelastic stability phenomena including flutter, divergence, and control reversal
  • Extensive experience supporting both structural design and flight test with validated load predictions
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration and technical communication skills

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

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