Senior Aircraft Loads Engineer - Aeroelastic & Flutter

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO plans

Relocation Assistance

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A defense technology firm is seeking a Senior Loads Engineer at their Costa Mesa HQ. You will be responsible for structural loads and dynamics analysis of an innovative air vehicle, requiring strong expertise in FEMAP/Nastran and 8+ years of related experience. The role involves developing loads analysis, conducting aeroelastic studies, and preparing technical reports. Ideal candidates will possess a deep understanding of structural integrity and dynamics testing in aerospace applications, contributing to cutting-edge military technology.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a structures, loads or dynamics related role.
• Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, solid mechanics, materials science.
• Ability to perform duties autonomously without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural loads analysis for air vehicles.
• Conduct aeroelastic studies to verify aircraft behavior.
• Prepare detailed technical reports to present findings.

Skills

Structural loads analysis

Dynamics testing

Finite element analysis

Aeroelastic analysis

Technical reporting

Education

BS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics

Tools

FEMAP/Nastran

Job description

A defense technology firm is seeking a Senior Loads Engineer at their Costa Mesa HQ. You will be responsible for structural loads and dynamics analysis of an innovative air vehicle, requiring strong expertise in FEMAP/Nastran and 8+ years of related experience. The role involves developing loads analysis, conducting aeroelastic studies, and preparing technical reports. Ideal candidates will possess a deep understanding of structural integrity and dynamics testing in aerospace applications, contributing to cutting-edge military technology.