archer56
Sr. Staff Rotor Dynamics Engineer
At a Glance
- Location
- San Jose, California, United States
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Compensation
- targeting a base pay between $182,500- $228,100. Actual compensation offered
- Posted
- 2026-03-12T11:14:28-04:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Aerospace
- Engineering
Requirements
5+ years industry experience
Proven expertise in helicopter rotor aeromechanics field (including aerodynamics, dynamics, loads, stability, performance)
Experience with static and dynamic loads derivation for fixed-wing vehicles and/or rotorcraft, with focus on rotor loads
Experience with comprehensive rotor analysis software (RCAS / CAMRAD II / FlightLab / DYMORE or similar codes)
Proficiency in Python and/or Matlab scripting
Demonstrated experience with flight test loads data processing and interpretation
Responsibilities
Support loads development for propellers through rotordynamics simulations.
Correlate simulation models to wind tunnel, ground test, and flight test data.
Build static and fatigue loads databases for airframe structure design.
Support aeroelastic analyses (flutter and whirl flutter) of the vehicle.
Define and develop vehicle design load cases per requirements and maintain associated loads related certification documentation.
Support wind tunnel and flight test planning and execution in the areas of propeller loads, aeroelasticity, and aeromechanics, including test plan development, instrumentation and data acquisition definition, test monitoring and execution, data analysis and interpretation, and test report writing.