PDS Defense
Job Description
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Loads Professional Engineering, in Wichita, KS.
Perform analyses and simulations to compute aircraft design loads, in support of new aircraft design studies and continued airworthiness of in-service aircraft
Use a large range of commercial and in-house tools, including a six‑degree of freedom aircraft simulator
Use engineering judgment to perform Verification and Validation of analysis results
Prepare and maintain finite element model for loads analysis
Support and interact with other engineering disciplines such as Flight Characteristics, Structures, Mass Properties, Systems, Fly‑By‑Wire, Landing Gear and Flight Test
Support aircraft landing gear development, analysis and test
Support flight testing and post‑process results
Support in‑service engineering to return aircraft to service
Document analyses and findings in engineering certification reports and presentations (English)
Qualifications
You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. A higher education would be an asset
You have at least 8 years of experience in external loads analyses in the aerospace industry
You have a good understanding of the FAR 25 certification requirements
You have a strong background in static and dynamic aeroelastic loads analyses
You can develop FEM models, compute airframe design loads and component design loads (high lift and control surface) or perform flutter and Aeroservoelastic analysis
You have previous experience using Nastran for Dynamic/Aeroelastic analysis; DMAP is an asset
You have a good understanding of FEM, unsteady aerodynamics, and frequency‑based data analysis
You have advanced programming knowledge in Matlab, Python, Fortran, C/C++, and Linux/Windows scripting
You have good organizational skills in planning work activities and complete tasks within budget and on schedule
You have good analytical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to work under pressure
Benefits Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short‑term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/.
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Perform analyses and simulations to compute aircraft design loads, in support of new aircraft design studies and continued airworthiness of in-service aircraft
Use a large range of commercial and in-house tools, including a six‑degree of freedom aircraft simulator
Use engineering judgment to perform Verification and Validation of analysis results
Prepare and maintain finite element model for loads analysis
Support and interact with other engineering disciplines such as Flight Characteristics, Structures, Mass Properties, Systems, Fly‑By‑Wire, Landing Gear and Flight Test
Support aircraft landing gear development, analysis and test
Support flight testing and post‑process results
Support in‑service engineering to return aircraft to service
Document analyses and findings in engineering certification reports and presentations (English)
Qualifications
You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. A higher education would be an asset
You have at least 8 years of experience in external loads analyses in the aerospace industry
You have a good understanding of the FAR 25 certification requirements
You have a strong background in static and dynamic aeroelastic loads analyses
You can develop FEM models, compute airframe design loads and component design loads (high lift and control surface) or perform flutter and Aeroservoelastic analysis
You have previous experience using Nastran for Dynamic/Aeroelastic analysis; DMAP is an asset
You have a good understanding of FEM, unsteady aerodynamics, and frequency‑based data analysis
You have advanced programming knowledge in Matlab, Python, Fortran, C/C++, and Linux/Windows scripting
You have good organizational skills in planning work activities and complete tasks within budget and on schedule
You have good analytical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to work under pressure
Benefits Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short‑term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/.
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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