Loads and Dynamics Engineer
25539.5313
Apply to this job Until 9/28/2026 First posted May 29, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
We have an exciting opportunity in San Diego, CA (Poway, CA) for a Loads and Dynamics Engineer in our Airframe Integrity Group. Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches for resolving a wide range of difficult engineering problems.
We have an exciting opportunity in San Diego, CA (Poway, CA) for a Loads and Dynamics Engineer in our Airframe Integrity Group. Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches for resolving a wide range of difficult engineering problems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for supporting the design of new products, expanding capability to existing products, and integrating new payloads onto existing platforms.
- Responsible for performing loads and dynamics analysis of aircraft components, assemblies, and systems.
- Develop design and repeated loads for air vehicle flight, landing, and ground operations.
- Flight Loads analysis includes the development of open and closed loop aeroelastic flight loads models, the calculation of aerodynamic and inertial loads across the aircraft.
- Landing and Ground loads includes hand calculation methods, structural dynamics and explicit simulations of landings.
- Dynamics analysis includes normal modes, frequency response, random vibration, and the development of vibration and shock environmental criteria.
- Develop aeroelastic models for use in flutter and aeroservoelastic analysis.
- Utilize ground vibration test data to correlate structural dynamics models.
- Perform analysis by way of classical and computer methods, and develop new methodologies for load development.
- Generate documentation to support design and airworthiness certification using MIL, STANAG, or FAR standards.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
About this role
Summary
Perform loads and dynamics analysis of aircraft components and systems.
Job title
Loads and Dynamics Engineer
Experience level
not specified
Industry
aerospace
Location requirements
San Diego, CA; remote work not specified.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
loads analysisdynamics analysisaeroelastic modelingstructural dynamicsMIL standardsSTANAG standardsFAR standards
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
loads analysisdynamics analysisaeroelastic modelingstructural dynamicsflight loads
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