Staff Aeroelastic Loads Engineer - Flight Dynamics Lead

Shield; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Loads Engineer to lead the generation and analysis of structural and aerodynamic load cases for the next-gen air vehicle. You will shape how loads flow through the aircraft to support sizing, airworthiness, and aeroelastic stability.

This highly cross-functional role requires deep aeroelastic knowledge and close collaboration with structural design, aero, GNC, and test engineering to ensure load paths are accurate and validated through test or simulation.

Qualifications

• Experience with aeroelastic theory and loads derivation.
• Strong understanding of structural sizing and airworthiness concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the generation and analysis of structural and aerodynamic load cases for next-gen air vehicle.
• Collaborate with structural design, aero, GNC and test teams to ensure load paths are accurate and traceable.
• Validate loads through test or simulation to support flight performance.

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Loads Engineer to lead the generation and analysis of structural and aerodynamic load cases for the next-gen air vehicle. You will shape how loads flow through the aircraft to support sizing, airworthiness, and aeroelastic stability.

This highly cross-functional role requires deep aeroelastic knowledge and close collaboration with structural design, aero, GNC, and test engineering to ensure load paths are accurate and validated through test or simulation.