Senior Aircraft Loads & Dynamics Engineer

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 248,000 - 311,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, seeks an experienced loads engineer to own the airframe loads development process. You will collaborate with aero/airframe teams and provide ready-to-use static and fatigue loads, with clear documentation of assumptions and methods for traceability.

You will support wind tunnel and flight test planning, data acquisition, and analysis, and participate in FAA compliance discussions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python and/or Matlab scripting.
• Familiarity with software development best practices and version control.
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in groups and individually.
• Experience in a fast-paced design environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the development, documentation, and improvement of the airframe loads development process.
• Collaborate with teams interfacing with loads (aerodynamics, airframe, engine, mass properties, mechanical systems, propeller).
• Provide static and fatigue loads consumable by downstream users (airframe, engine, mechanical systems, propeller).
• Document loads assumptions and methods to ensure traceability and repeatability of analyses.
• Support wind tunnel and flight test planning and execution in areas of external airframe loads, propeller loads, aeroelasticity, and aeromechanics; including test plan development and data analysis.
• Participate in loads means and methods of compliance discussions with the FAA.
• Support preparation of certification test plans.

Skills

Python

Matlab

Version control

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced design

Education

BS / MS in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Archer, an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, seeks an experienced loads engineer to own the airframe loads development process. You will collaborate with aero/airframe teams and provide ready-to-use static and fatigue loads, with clear documentation of assumptions and methods for traceability.

You will support wind tunnel and flight test planning, data acquisition, and analysis, and participate in FAA compliance discussions.