Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a senior Aeroelasticity and Structural Dynamics Engineer to work onsite for one of our largest Aerospace Clients in the Hampton, VA area. This person will work as a part of the Flight Dynamics team responsible for performing flight engineering across a large portfolio of space projects and research development programs. This person will work on multiple mission requirements from initial vehicle concept definition through design, test, validation, and in-service support. We are seeking experienced engineers with expertise in areas such as Aerodynamics; Propulsion; Guidance, Navigation & Control; and Loads & Dynamics to drive the future of aerospace.
Responsibilities
Participate and/or leads in developing air vehicle requirements for aeroelasticity including flutter, divergence, freeplay and rigidity to support air vehicle design and stores integration
Collaborate with the airframe & subsystems design and analysis engineers to generate integrated aero and structural models for flight vehicle analysis consistent with a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment
Define allowable flight envelopes and operational limits
Develops flight flutter test and ground vibration test plans
Create finite element models and correlates to test results
Perform wind tunnel, ground and/or flight test programs, by the development of test requirements, providing data for pre-test analysis, monitoring testing, data analysis and documenting results, in order to support design and verification of vehicle and components
Review and approves airframe and subsystems hardware packages for flight worthiness and to ensure the air vehicle meets the service environment
Provide data to support the definition and documentation of structural design requirements for the service life of the product, to ensure company, customer and regulatory requirements are met
Present engineering to management and customers during program level reviews and other technical meetings
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering or Mechanical/Structural Engineering (with emphasis in aerospace), or Physics
7+ years of experience with Air Vehicle Systems
7+ years' experience in aerodynamics, aeroelasticity, flutter, structural dynamics, modern control systems and/or finite element methods
7+ years' experience working with Laboratory Test, Flight Test and/or Flight Science domains.
Experience with vibration, shock, or acoustic testing
Experience leading teams on complex projects
Expertise in areas such as Aerodynamics; Propulsion; Guidance, Navigation & Control; and Loads & Dynamics will drive the future of aerospace.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Master of Science Degree in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering or Mechanical/Structural Engineering (with emphasis in aerospace), or Physics
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.