Archer56
Senior Manager, Loads & Dynamics
San Jose, California, United States. Posted 3 months ago
The role
You will lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers specializing in loads analysis, dynamics, aeroelasticity, ASE and rotordynamics for eVTOL aircraft development. You will provide technical leadership and strategic direction for loads and dynamics activities from preliminary design through certification.
What you will do
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers
- Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for all loads and dynamics activities
- Own the technical roadmap for loads development processes
- Oversee the development of static and fatigue loads databases
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with aerodynamics, airframe, mass properties, flight dynamics, and propulsion teams
- Drive the development and validation of comprehensive analysis toolchains
- Manage certification activities and discussions with the FAA
- Ensure timely delivery of loads data and analyses
- Mentor and develop team members' technical capabilities and career growth
- Foster innovation in loads analysis methods
Required qualifications
- MS/PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field
- 12+ years of industry experience
- 5+ years in technical leadership roles
- Proven expertise in aircraft loads analysis, aeroelasticity, and structural dynamics
- Strong background in rotorcraft and/or fixed-wing aircraft development
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and complex projects
- Strong knowledge of finite element modeling and structural analysis methods
- Experience with Python and/or Matlab scripting for loads analysis automation
- Excellent technical communication skills
- Experience in fast-paced design environments with competing priorities
- Strong organizational skills
About the company
Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform. They deliver air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems, aviation-related physical artificial intelligence solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide.