Loads & Dynamics Engineer

Responsibilities

The candidate will support one or more of the following as an L&D engineer:

• Generating aircraft static (maneuver), fatigue, and component external loads
• Characterizing static aeroelastic effects such as divergence and control surface effectiveness
• Characterizing discrete gust environments or flutter margins
• Characterizing random vibration environments of buffet or continuous gust turbulence
• Evaluating the interaction of flight controls when determining structural response
• Use FEA to predict modal behavior of both primary airframe structure and local structure

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree in engineering with 10+ years of experience in aerospace or an equivalent combination of technical education and aerospace experience
• Programming aptitude
• Knowledge of aircraft loads and aeroelasticity principles and concepts
• Familiarity with industry standard tools, such as Nastran or Zaero

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working experience with fixed wing aircraft loads requirements (JSSG-2006 or FAR Part 23 or 25)
• Experience with fly-by-wire aircraft and ASE/ load alleviation functions (GLA/MLA)

Compensation

The Base Salary Range for this position is $120,000 - $165,000. Actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Boom’s total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives/equity, an open PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.

ITAR Requirement

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Boom is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.