Senior Loads & Dynamics Engineer – Vibrations & Acoustics

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Job Description

Lead the development, analysis, and validation of structural loads and dynamic environments for a nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft. Own critical loads, vibration, and acoustic analyses across all development phases. Define vibration and acoustic environments, perform coupled loads analyses, and collaborate with design, stress, propulsion, and test teams.

Hard Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in aircraft loads, structural dynamics, vibrations, or acoustics engineering.
• Strong understanding of aircraft loads development, structural dynamics, vibration, and acoustic fundamentals.
• Demonstrated experience developing and applying static and dynamic load cases for structural sizing and certification.
• Proficiency with finite element-based analysis tools (e.g., NASTRAN, FEMAP, HyperMesh, Patran, or similar).
• Experience defining and interpreting random vibration, sine vibration, shock, and acoustic environments.
• Familiarity with FAA Part 23 or Part 25 structural and dynamic certification requirements.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical results.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple analysis efforts.

Soft Requirements

• Experience supporting flight test or ground test for vibration and acoustic qualification.
• Background in hybrid-electric, eSTOL/eVTOL, or advanced aircraft development programs.
• Experience with test analysis correlation and model validation.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD or RTCA vibration and acoustic standards.
• Experience working directly with suppliers on dynamic environment definition and issue resolution.
• Private pilot license or a strong passion for aviation.