JetZero · 1 day ago
Loads & Dynamics Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$140K/yr - $165K/yrJetZero is developing a blended-wing body aircraft aimed at sustainable air travel. The Loads & Dynamics Engineer will develop and analyze aircraft external loads, perform structural analyses, and collaborate with various teams to ensure proper application of loads and dynamics assumptions.
AerospaceAir TransportationManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop, analyze, and own aircraft external loads across all phases of design, from early conceptual sizing through detailed certification-level substantiation
Perform static and dynamic structural analyses, including maneuver, gust, ground, and environmental loading conditions
Lead and execute flutter, aeroelastic stability, and structural dynamics analyses at the component and full-vehicle level
Plan, execute, and post-process Ground Vibration Testing (GVT) and Structural Mode Interaction (SMI) testing and related modal testing, including model correlation and updating
Support flight flutter testing, including pre-test analysis, real-time monitoring, and post-flight data interpretation
Create and maintain finite element models for loads and dynamics applications, ensuring alignment with structural design assumptions and test results
Develop and validate analysis methods, scripts, and tools to enable efficient, repeatable loads and aeroelastic assessments
Collaborate closely with stress, structural design, flight test, and systems teams to ensure loads and dynamics assumptions are well understood and correctly applied
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
Strong foundation in structural dynamics, aeroelasticity, and aircraft loads theory
Demonstrated experience with flutter analysis, modal analysis, and external loads development for aircraft or other complex aerospace vehicles
Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as NASTRAN-based solvers, FEM pre/post-processors, and aeroelastic analysis software
Experience with Ground Vibration Testing (GVT), Structural Mode Interaction (SMI), or correlated test/analysis workflows
Solid understanding of aircraft structural behavior, including composites, sandwich structures, bonded joints, and primary airframe components
Ability to perform both hand calculations and advanced FEA, with sound engineering judgment bridging the two
Strong scripting or automation skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or similar) to support loads processing, data reduction, or analysis workflows
Comfort operating in fast-paced, multidisciplinary development environments, including flight test or prototype programs
Excellent technical communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain analysis assumptions, risks, and results to diverse audiences
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
10 paid holidays
401(k)
Medical, Dental, Life insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Equity tax advisory services
Supportive work culture
Company
JetZero
JetZero is an aerospace startup developing all-wing aircraft to cut fuel use and emissions for commercial flights.
Founded in 2020
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$436.43MKey Investors
B CapitalUnited AirlinesAlaska Star Ventures
2026-01-13Series B· $175M
2025-04-24Series Unknown
2024-08-13Series A
Leadership Team
Tom O'Leary
Co-Founder
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