Loads & Dynamics Engineer

Accord Technologies Inc; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace engineering firm in Greensboro, NC is seeking a skilled Loads & Dynamics Engineer with over 15 years of experience. The role involves developing external loads for aircraft throughout the design process, performing dynamic analyses, and leading flutter analysis projects. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and have strong skills in structural dynamics and industry-standard analysis tools, including NASTRAN and MATLAB. Competitive salary with benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Loads & Dynamics domain.
• Demonstrated experience with flutter analysis and external loads development.
• Ability to perform hand calculations and advanced FEA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own aircraft external loads across all design phases.
• Perform static and dynamic structural analyses for various loading conditions.
• Lead flutter and structural dynamics analyses at component and vehicle levels.

Skills

Structural dynamics

Aeroelasticity

Flutter analysis

Data analysis with MATLAB

Data analysis with Python

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN-based solvers

FEA pre/post-processors

Aeroelastic analysis software

Job description

Title: Loads & Dynamics Engineer

Location: Greensboro, NC

Visa: USC/GC

Position type: FTE

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and own aircraft external loads across all phases of design, from early conceptual sizing through detailed certification-level substantiation.
• Perform static and dynamic structural analyses, including maneuver, gust, ground, and environmental loading conditions.
• Lead and execute flutter, aeroelastic stability, and structural dynamics analyses at the component and full-vehicle level.
• Plan, execute, and post-process Ground Vibration Testing (GVT) and Structural Mode Interaction (SMI) testing and related modal testing, including model correlation and updating.
• Support flight flutter testing, including pre-test analysis, real-time monitoring, and post-flight data interpretation.
• Create and maintain finite element models for loads and dynamics applications, ensuring alignment with structural design assumptions and test results.
• Develop and validate analysis methods, scripts, and tools to enable efficient, repeatable loads and aeroelastic assessments.
• Collaborate closely with stress, structural design, flight test, and systems teams to ensure loads and dynamics assumptions are well understood and correctly applied.

Qualifications / Skills Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ yrs of experience in Loads & Dynamics domain
• Strong foundation in structural dynamics, aeroelasticity, and aircraft loads theory.
• Demonstrated experience with flutter analysis, modal analysis, and external loads development for aircraft or other complex aerospace vehicles.
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as NASTRAN-based solvers, FEM pre/post-processors, and aeroelastic analysis software.
• Experience with Ground Vibration Testing (GVT), Structural Mode Interaction (SMI), or correlated test/analysis workflows.
• Solid understanding of aircraft structural behavior, including composites, sandwich structures, bonded joints, and primary airframe components.
• Ability to perform both hand calculations and advanced FEA, with sound engineering judgment bridging the two.
• Strong scripting or automation skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or similar) to support loads processing, data reduction, or analysis workflows.
• Comfort operating in fast-paced, multidisciplinary development environments, including flight test or prototype programs.
• Excellent technical communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain analysis assumptions, risks, and results to diverse audiences.