Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer, Advanced Concepts

About the role

The Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer will own technical development of structural dynamics, vibration, and aeroelastic model integration for an advanced narrowbody electric aircraft. The role is based in South Burlington, VT with hybrid remote options and occasional visits to the Raleigh, NC office.

Key responsibilities

• Lead development of finite element models for modal, vibration, forced‑response, transient, and aeroelastic analyses.
• Define analysis plans, model architecture, interfaces, quality checks, and technical‑review processes.
• Assess coupled wing, pylon, propulsion, control‑surface, and aircraft‑system dynamics, including open‑fan excitation and whirl‑flutter risk.
• Translate analysis results into design requirements such as stiffness, mass‑property, damping, isolation, clearance, and instrumentation.
• Plan ground vibration, component vibration, structural coupling, and model‑correlation activities for later program phases.
• Coordinate structural models with Loads, Aeroelasticity, Flight Controls, Propulsion, Stress, Design, Test, and other teams.
• Guide mitigation trades, communicate dynamic risk and uncertainty to program leadership, and mentor other engineers.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in structural dynamics, vibration, aeroelasticity, or aircraft dynamic‑test.
• Deep understanding of modal analysis, damping, forced response, finite element methods, and model correlation.
• Must be a US Person.

Required skills

• NASTRAN
• FEMAP
• MATLAB
• Python

What we offer

• Competitive salary $135,000–$155,000 USD per year.
• Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units.
• On‑site healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, paid parental leave.
• Daily lunch, flight lessons, and other employee perks.