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.

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.