ERG Recruiting

Loads and Dynamics Engineering Lead

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 57 days ago

FlutterMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

As the Lead Loads Engineer, you will be responsible for defining, analyzing, and validating loads across all phases of flight and ground operations. Your work will directly influence the structural integrity, safety, and performance of the aircraft, from design through to certification and testing. This role requires an expert with deep experience in loads
analysis, structural dynamics, and aeromechanics, ensuring that the aircraft meets all strength and stiffness requirements. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating closely with aerodynamics, flight dynamics, flutter, and structural engineering teams. Duties: • Lead loads analysis and modeling for aircraft vehicles, including static and

As the Lead Loads Engineer, you will be responsible for defining, analyzing, and validating loads across all phases of flight and ground operations.
Your work will directly influence the structural integrity, safety, and performance of the aircraft, from design through to certification and testing.

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in load analysis, structural dynamics, or aeroelasticity, with a focus on rotorcraft, fixed-wing, or eVTOL aircraft.
Expertise in load prediction tools.
Proven experience in complete aircraft load analysis for unique vehicles, especially eVTOL or rotorcraft.
In-depth knowledge of FAA certification processes related to structural loads.
Familiarity with aeroelastic and aeroservoelastic phenomena in rotorcraft or eVTOL applications.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex load analysis findings to diverse technical stakeholders

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating closely with aerodynamics, flight dynamics, flutter, and structural engineering teams.

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