Structural Dynamics Engineer – Advanced Concepts

The Structural Dynamics Engineer will develop and apply structural dynamic models and analyses for an advanced narrowbody aircraft. The role will support airframe and propulsion-integration design through modal, vibration, forced-response, aeroelastic, and test-correlation work. This position will be based onsite at our South Burlington, VT office location, our Raleigh, NC office. Remote candidates may be considered for a hybrid role, with monthly visits to South Burlington, VT for in person work.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Develop and maintain mass- and stiffness-representative finite element models for structural dynamics and aeroelastic applications
• Perform modal, harmonic, random-vibration, transient, and base-input analyses for aircraft structures and installed equipment
• Evaluate wing, pylon, propulsion, control-surface, and aircraft-system dynamic response and identify governing sensitivities
• Convert analysis results into clear structural, mass-property, damping, isolation, instrumentation, and interface requirements
• Support ground vibration, component vibration, and structural coupling test planning and model correlation
• Work with Loads, Aeroelasticity, Flight Controls, Propulsion, Stress, Design, Test, and Manufacturing teams
• Document methods, assumptions, uncertainty, results, and design recommendations for technical reviews

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Three or more years of structural dynamics, vibration, aeroelasticity, finite element analysis, or related test experience
• Strong fundamentals in modal analysis, structural dynamics, and finite element methods
• Experience with NASTRAN, FEMAP, MATLAB, Python, or comparable engineering tools
• Ability to communicate technical results and work effectively across engineering disciplines
• Must be a US Person to be considered for the role

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Aircraft wing, pylon, propulsion-installation, control-surface, flutter, or forced-response experience
• Experience supporting ground vibration or component vibration testing and model correlation
• Knowledge of aircraft certification considerations for structural dynamics or aeroelasticity

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This role requires extended computer work and regular access to office, laboratory, hangar, and test environments. Occasional travel and use of standard personal protective equipment may be required.