Aircraft Dynamics Engineer | Flight Sciences

Overview

Conduct aeroelastic & aeroservoelastic analysis/testing for electric aircraft.

Key Responsibilities

• fem modeling
• dynamic analysis
• aeroelastic analysis
• modal testing
• flight controls
• mass stiffness

Tasks

-Use test results to drive updates to structural FEM and updated requirements for structures and flight controls systems -Develop mass and stiffness representative structural FEM for to support dynamic analysis -Support development of dynamic analysis processes and results for vertical flight loads -Lead aircraft aeroelastic analysis in areas including flutter, whirl flutter, control reversal, and divergence -Use a multidisciplinary understanding of aircraft design to proactively identify areas for improvement in design and analysis -Conduct aeroservoelastic analysis on fly by wire flight controls systems -Work with system teams such as Structures and Flight Controls to develop requirements from dynamic analysis results -Lead component and vehicle-level modal test definition and execution, including structural coupling tests

Requirements

• matlab
• python
• nastran
• cfd
• der
• b.sc aerospace

What You Bring

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Experience with dynamic analysis in vertical flight with analysis tools such as RCAS, particularly for novel aircraft configurations -Experience leading development and execution of aircraft Ground Vibration and Structural Coupling tests -Experience with vibration analysis and requirements development -At least 3-5 years of experience in aircraft dynamic analysis and testing -Experience in the use of industry standard dynamics analysis software such as NASTRAN, FEMAP, etc. -Experience with aerodynamic analysis methods of varying fidelity (panel methods, CFD, etc.) -Experience as a FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) -Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field -Experience with MATLAB, Python, and CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, etc.)

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About Beta Technologies

-Its flagship ALIA designs include both vertical-takeoff VTOL and conventional CTOL models with sub-hour charging. -Backed by military and commercial orders—from UPS to the U.S. Army—it maintains a sizable aircraft backlog. -The company’s aviation narrative includes maiden passenger flights, cross-country tours, and the first electric landing at JFK airport.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-offers contingent on successful background check.