Staff Loads Engineer (R4954)
Shield AIDallasFull TimeEngineering
Remotely
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Job Description
📋 Description
- Lead generation and analysis of structural and aerodynamic load cases for next-gen air vehicle.
- Shape how loads flow through the aircraft structure to support sizing, airworthiness, aeroelastic
- Collaborate with structural, aero, GNC, and test teams to ensure load paths are accurate and
- Develop and validate loads models using NASTRAN, FEMAP, MATLAB, and Python/Simulink scripts.
- Contribute to sizing via detailed load maps and V-n diagrams and assess aeroelastic stability.
🎯 Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 8+ years in loads and aeroelastic analysis for aircraft (manned or unmanned)
- Proficiency with FEMAP, NASTRAN, MATLAB, Python/Simulink or equivalent tools
- Strong understanding of flight envelopes, load paths, and control surface effects
- Experience supporting design and test phases with accurate load predictions
- Excellent documentation and cross-functional collaboration skills
🎁 Benefits
- Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
- Equal opportunity workplace and inclusive hiring policy
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