Ground Loads Engineer, Air Vehicles

Highlights

• Develop ground structural dynamics analyses for advanced air vehicles.
• Generate ground loads data per MIL-A-8863 and JSSG-2006 standards.
• Own landing gear and arresting hook testing from plan to data.

What they offer

• Highly competitive equity grants
• Top-tier benefits at little to no cost

Ideal candidate

Self-directed dynamics engineer with 5+ years owning hardware outcomes who thrives in fast-moving defense programs and cares about resilient, high-performance air vehicles for contested environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or applied physics with a focus in structural dynamics
• 5+ years of experience in a structures, dynamics, or loads related role with hardware ownership
• Deep understanding of statics, dynamics, solid mechanics, materials science, FEA and dynamic testing
• Proficiency in multi-body dynamics software
• Proficiency in FEMAP, Nastran, or similar
• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, or similar for analytical models and automation
• Self-directed, results oriented and capable of working in a dynamic environment
• Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance