Lead Load & Vibration Engineer - Hybrid eVTOL (SoCal)

Hobbsnews; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hobbsnews in Southern California seeks a Load and Vibration Lead Engineer for a hybrid eVTOL program. You will lead the team responsible for static load analysis, aeroelasticity, and gust response, collaborating with engineering to shape the aircraft concept from loads and vibration perspectives.

Requires advanced degrees and extensive aerospace experience including MSC Nastran, aeroelasticity, and FAR knowledge; strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, aerospace or related field; 15 years aerospace work experience.
• Master’s degree in engineering, aerospace or related field; 12 years aerospace work experience.
• MSC Nastran experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate and analyze static load analysis for nominal and failure scenarios.
• Analyze structural dynamic responses and load distributions for gust conditions.
• Determine structural stiffness requirements and aeroelastic analyses.
• Analyze all aspects of aeroelasticity and system dynamics.
• Document analyses in engineering reports for certification.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and report to management.

Skills

MSC Nastran

Aeroelasticity

14 CFR Part 23/25 knowledge

Engineering leadership

Communication skills

FAR rotorcraft / certification

CFD tools

Aeroservoelasticity

JIRA

Confluence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/aerospace

Master’s degree in engineering/aerospace

Tools

CFD software

Aeroservoelasticity tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Hobbsnews in Southern California seeks a Load and Vibration Lead Engineer for a hybrid eVTOL program. You will lead the team responsible for static load analysis, aeroelasticity, and gust response, collaborating with engineering to shape the aircraft concept from loads and vibration perspectives.

Requires advanced degrees and extensive aerospace experience including MSC Nastran, aeroelasticity, and FAR knowledge; strong communication and leadership skills are essential.