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Loads Engineer - REMOTE!!!

Description:
We are seeking a seasoned engineer with experience in loads, dynamics, aerodynamics, and structures. The candidate will build on an intimate knowledge of all aircraft systems. The engineer will also support instrumentation planning, mission control preparation, data processing, and model evaluation for flight testing and vehicle envelope expansion.

Your Mission:

Support loads event simulation model development and validation of loads criteria for suborbital space missions and other unconventional configurations
Support pre-flight preparation including review of test limitations, flight test plans and procedures, flight readiness reviews, mission control room support, and post flight analysis
Work with other internal and external engineering groups to ensure proper application of design and loads requirements
Develop airframe and component loads for structural design and qualification
Support entry into commercial service by ensuring that regulatory and internal company requirements related to loads are met
Develop standardized analysis and reporting tools
Perform model updates from data collected during vehicle or component testing and data created with analytical tools
Develop and maintain loads databases representing all mission phases
Develop and substantiate rational loads criteria and requirements for unique vehicles with unconventional configurations
Provide technical leadership to teammates
Develop and improve standards, processes, and best practices
Organize and plan own work and that of other teammates
Lead projects, peers, and cross functional teams to solve complex problems and manage risk
Innovate measurable improvements and propose creative approaches to novel problems
Mentor junior engineers; support individuals and teams in their technical development
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, and/or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 - 10 years of related experience
Test planning experience, including flight and ground testing, writing test plans, instrumentation selection and planning, and data verification
Test execution experience, including familiarity with standard flight test practices and safety processes
Experience in flight test aerodynamic and loads model validation and correlation
Experience with full aircraft analysis – transonic required, launch vehicle desirable, supersonic highly desirable
Working knowledge of aircraft and spacecraft systems
Experience with flight dynamics 6DOF trajectory simulation
Experience developing aerodynamic loads models and post-processors from CFD or wind tunnel data
Familiarity with relevant aerospace standards and structural design criteria (FAA, FAA-AST, NASA, MilSpec, etc.)
Advanced programming skills: MATLAB, Python, C, C++
Experience with CATIA V5 and NASTRAN
Strong ability to work system tasks, and adept at communicating with multiple interfaces
Proven ability to lead technical work in an environment with multiple stakeholders
Excellent proactive communication (oral, written, presentation), interpersonal, negotiation and organizational skills
Ability to successfully complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision and oversight
Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by the ITAR (22 CFR §120.15)
Preferred Skills and Experience:

Knowledge of software development best practices like code review and configuration management
Working knowledge of FORTRAN, Simulink, or ZAERO
Experience in other Flight Sciences disciplines
Additional Requirements:

Travel may be expected to Mojave, CA and New Mexico sites as required.


The Structures Company LLC is an AA/EOE.
 
Job Number: JPC 5776
Job Location: REMOTE
Overtime: Possible
Duration: Long Term Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 01/26/2023
Firm Name: STRUCTURES COMPANY LLC
Attention: Debbie Aubert
Address: P O BOX 2278
City, State: SEAL BEACH, CA 90740
Phone: 714/823-3000
Website: www.thestructurescompany.com

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