Staff Loads and Dynamics Analyst (RX) (R5841)
Shield AI
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- Pay
- $145K to $220K
- a year
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 6
- 14 days ago
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About the company
Shield AI
Computer software · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Lead the generation and analysis of structural and aerodynamic load cases.
- Collaborate with structural design, aero, GNC, and test engineering teams to ensure load paths are accurate, traceable, and validated through test or simulation.
What you need
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years experience performing loads and aeroelastic analysis for aircraft (manned or unmanned)
- Proficiency with loads modeling tools such as FEMAP, NASTRAN, MATLAB, or other relevant simulation environments
- Strong understanding of aircraft flight envelopes, control surface effects, and structural load paths
- Demonstrated experience supporting both design and test phases with accurate load predictions
- Excellent documentation, cross-functional collaboration, and communication skills
- Ability to get a S//SAR level security clearance desired.
- Experience on UAV, eVTOL, or tactical military platforms
- Familiarity with MIL-A-8860, FAR Part 23/25 loads regulations, or similar certification standards
- Knowledge of aeroelastic stability, load alleviation, and adaptive control
- Experience developing internal tools or automation for loads generation and reporting
- Active or previous DoD clearance (not required)
Key skills
aeroelastic theoryloads derivationflight vehicle behavior
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Job Description:
As a Staff Loads Engineer, you will lead the generation and analysis of structural and aerodynamic load cases that define the mechanical environment for the next-gen air vehicle. You’ll play a key role in shaping how loads flow through the aircraft structure—supporting structural sizing, airworthiness, aeroelastic stability, and flight performance.
This is a highly cross-functional role requiring deep technical knowledge of aeroelastic theory, loads derivation, and flight vehicle behavior. You’ll collaborate closely with structural design, aero, GNC, and test engineering teams to ensure load paths are accurate, traceable, and validated through test or simulation.