About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

As an Entry-Level Loads and Dynamics Engineer (Confidential Client), you will support loads and dynamics assessments for fixed-wing aircraft programs. You will work with cross-functional teams to create models, run analyses, and support test activities that influence aircraft design and airworthiness.

• Assist in developing air vehicle requirements and operational limits
• Create vehicle-level models for loads and dynamics analysis
• Perform loads and dynamics analyses (flight and ground simulations, flutter/divergence assessments, noise and vibration evaluations)
• Support development of flight and ground test requirements and test plans
• Provide pre-test analysis, real-time monitoring, post-processing of test data, and documentation of results
• Support airworthiness activities with internal customers and regulatory agencies via technical documentation and presentations
• Coordinate with teammates, internal suppliers, and external partners; occasional travel to test sites and vendor locations

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Qualifications

Required (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent
• Coursework and/or experience in one or more of: Aerodynamics, Stability & Control, Structural Dynamics (vibration/shock), Aeroelasticity, or Finite Element Modeling (FEM)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work on technical teams and communicate results clearly

Preferred

• Proficiency with programming or scripting (Matlab, Python, C, or similar)
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), vibration analysis, or multi-body dynamics (MBD)
• Prior experience in external loads analysis or flight/ground testing of air vehicles

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Pay & Benefits

• Summary pay range: $71,400 - $96,600 per year (confidential client estimate)
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
• Benefits may include health insurance, retirement savings (including employer match where applicable), flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, and paid time off. Specific offerings vary by eligibility, location, and hire date.

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Additional Details

• Employment type: FULL_TIME
• Relocation: May be offered based on candidate eligibility
• Security & export control: Role requires the ability to obtain U.S. security clearance and program access. Export-control compliance requires U.S. Person status as defined in 22 C.F.R. §120.62 (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).
• Visa sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
• Shift: 1st shift
• Contingent: Position may be contingent upon program award
• Background checks and post-offer drug testing may be required where permitted by law
• Reasonable accommodations: Confidential Client will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law
• Travel: Occasional travel to test sites and vendors

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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