Senior Loads and Dynamics Engineer (copy)

At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!
Wisk is seeking a new member for our Flight Physics team to serve as a Senior Loads and Dynamics Engineer. The successful candidate will take a proactive role in the design, analysis, and test of current and future Wisk eVTOL platforms. In this role you will generate static and dynamic external loads with tools of varying fidelity based on program requirements and phases. Additionally, you will effectively collaborate with other disciplines such as Aerodynamics, GNC, Structures and Flight Test. The applicant is expected to have experience with static and dynamic loads derivation, and a background in flutter analysis is also desired. If you are proactive, self-directed, hands-on, and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced start-up environment, please apply!

Required

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another relevant discipline
• 8+ years of experience performing detailed loads analysis for fixed-wing aircraft and/or rotorcraft
• Ability to question traditional assumptions and apply your knowledge to novel eVTOL designs and operational scenarios
• Knowledge of Aircraft Certification Processes and Standards (FAA Part 23, 25, 27 or 29)
• Excellent understanding of aircraft structures, external loads and aeroelasticity
• Experience correlating and validating loads models using experimental data, including Flight Test Loads Survey & Ground Vibration Test data
• Experience with NASTRAN, RCAS, FLIGHTLAB or other loads & aeroelastic analysis tools
• Experience with analysis & scripting tools such as MATLAB or Python

Desired

• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another relevant discipline
• 12+ years of aerodynamics experience working on complex aerospace systems
• FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) for Part 23/27 Loads
• Previous FAA Part 23 and/or Part 27 certification program experience preferred
• Knowledge of propeller and/or helicopter blade loads, aeroelasticity, structural dynamics and rotor dynamics
• Experience with Interactions of Systems of Structures and computing loads for aircraft with fly-by-wire control systems (including envelope protection and loads alleviation functions)
• Experience with AeroServoElastic (ASE) analyses and certification requirements
• Understanding of fixed-wing and/or rotorcraft aerodynamics, including familiarity with the use of RANS CFD codes and lower fidelity tools such as Xfoil & AVL

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We are located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance (company pays 100% of employee premium), alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible time off, 10 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching (no vesting period), commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, gym membership subsidies, snacks, drinks, fruits, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, happy hours and many more.
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