Dynamics, Aeroelasticity, and Flutter Engineer - Remote

Overview

Otto Aviation is seeking an energetic dynamics, aeroelasticity, and flutter engineer to support the Flight Sciences group with an emphasis on analyzing the dynamic and aeroelastic responses of aircraft in flight. You will join a team developing the world’s most efficient aircraft.

In Short

• Perform flutter analysis and dynamic loads in accordance with Part 23 certification requirements.
• Develop flutter margins for normal and failure conditions.
• Develop balanced, whole aircraft load distributions for dynamic load conditions.
• Develop dynamic responses for control surfaces, doors, windows, fairings and powerplant.
• Perform dynamic loads and flutter analysis using commercial and in-house tools.
• Develop mass properties and aerodynamic databases for analyses.
• Provide subject matter expertise in dynamic loads and flutter analysis.
• Support planning and execution for ground vibration testing.
• Participate in aircraft development activities and coordination.
• Develop dynamic loads and flutter certification documents.

Requirements

• 10+ years in specific technical discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent field.
• FAR Part 23 and Part 25 Certification experience.
• Transonic aircraft aerodynamics experience.
• Ground vibration testing and model correlation experience.
• Flutter flight testing experience.
• Professional communication skills both written and verbal.
• Experience in Unix/Linux, C/C++, Matlab, VBA, 3DX, Femap, Nastran and Python.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.