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Hermeus · 2 days ago

Loads and Dynamics Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$92K/yr - $140K/yr

1+ years exp

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. As a Loads and Dynamics Engineer, you will support the development of supersonic and hypersonic aircraft programs by working closely with aerodynamics and structures teams to develop external loads, create dynamic simulations, and validate analysis through testing and flight.

AerospaceAir TransportationInfrastructureTravel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Solve structural static and dynamic problems through hand calculations, finite element analysis, or test data

External loads definition from flight maneuvers, gust, takeoff and landing for use in structural design and analysis

Generation of vehicle finite element model to assess static and dynamic load cases

Characterization of aeroelastic effects such as flutter

Definition of random vibration environments from buffet and engine dynamics

Qualification

LoadsDynamics analysisFinite element analysisAerospace engineeringSimulation tools (NASTRAN)Python programmingStructural dynamicsEngineering principlesCross-functional teamworkProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field

1+ years of job or project experience in loads and dynamics analysis, ideally in aerospace or a similar high-performance engineering field

Strong understanding of engineering first principles

Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams

Ability to travel on short notice

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team environment, with a proactive and hands-on approach to problem-solving

Preferred

Professional experience with industry-standard simulation tools, such as NASTRAN or similar finite element analysis software. Experience with CFD and multi-disciplinary optimization tools is a plus

Analytical/engineering programming experience, including data processing (Python preferred)

Experience with supersonic or hypersonic flight regimes, including high-temperature materials, shock-wave dynamics, and thermal loads

Solid understanding of flight mechanics, aerodynamics, and structural analysis principles, with the ability to apply these concepts to complex problems

Strong proficiency in structural dynamics, vibration analysis, and loads analysis for high-speed aerospace vehicles, preferably hypersonic or supersonic vehicles

Previous experience working on cutting-edge aerospace projects, particularly related to hypersonic or high-speed vehicles

Strong understanding of engineering first principles

Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams