Sr. Loads and Dynamics Engineer

Company: Supernal
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world's communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people's ability to move - whether for work or play.What we do: The Flight Technology team is looking for a Sr. Loads & Dynamics Engineer to support air vehicle design, ground tests, and flight tests with analysis and design. The Senior Engineer will lead the planning and execution of airframe static and dynamics analysis, design, and testing of air vehicle designs throughout the development process. The engineer will interface regularly with the Airframe, Systems, Test, Certification, and other groups within Flight Technology.What you can do:

• Build aeroelastic models and databases to predict static, dynamic and fatigue loads and structural stability of individual components as well as the entire air vehicle
• Create in-house analysis tools and processes for multi-DOF maneuver simulation, aerodynamic, inertia, structural models, fluid-structures interaction, and structures-systems interaction including aeroservoelastic analysis
• Perform aircraft airframe static and dynamic structural loads and flutter analyses of nominal and failure conditions
• Develop ground and flight test plans, support test implementation, and evaluate test results to improve and validate aeroelastic analytical models, load and flutter predictions
• Coordinate activities with other teams, develop and manage interfaces
• Travel, as needed, to support the departmentWhat you can contribute:
  • Bachelor's Degree in an applicable Engineering field
  • 10+ years of applicable experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
  • Experience with innovative, physics-based design and analysis methods
  • Experience performing airframe dynamics and load analysis to evaluate and refine new flying vehicle concepts
  • Aircraft certification requirements and compliance knowledge, and experience in commercial aircraft development and certification programs
  • Specialized knowledge of aircraft aeroelasticity and associated engineering fundamentals
  • Capability to conduct loads and dynamics engineering evaluation of eVTOL rotorcraft and eCTOL aircraft through analysis, test, and a combination of the two
  • Proficiency with MSC Patran/Nastran Aeroelasticity and Flight Loads
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to write professional technical reports and certification documents
  • Able to proactively deliver of communication and follow-up accordingly
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work efficiently within time constraints
  • Self-motivated and forward-thinking personalityYou may also be able to contribute:
    • Master's or Ph.D. degree in a relevant engineering field preferredAny offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request to be provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aeroThis position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code, that will be subject to U.S. export control laws and certain software that can only be used and accessed by US Persons. Accordingly, this position is limited to applicants that are US Persons, i.e., a US citizen, a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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