Senior Flight Test Data Engineer, Loads (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Flight Test Data Engineer, Loads (Aerospace): Designing and operating systems to capture and validate structural loads data for an all-electric aircraft with an accent on DAS software and automated data pipelines. Focus on deriving internal structural loads from measured flight data, developing fatigue spectra, and supporting FAA certification deliverables.

Location: San Jose, California, United States. Unable to provide work visa sponsorship.

Salary: $144,000 - $180,000

Company

Aerospace company building all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility.

What you will do

• Design, configure, and maintain flight test data acquisition system (DAS) software for structural loads measurements.
• Develop and validate loads equations and transfer functions to derive internal structural loads.
• Plan and execute loads survey flight test programs in coordination with structural analysts.
• Build automated data pipelines and analysis tools to accelerate loads extraction and fatigue spectrum development.
• Compare flight test loads data against analytical models to drive model updates and structural dispositions.
• Compile test reports and documentation to support FAA certification deliverables.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in flight test loads, structural test, or loads and dynamics engineering on aircraft or spacecraft.
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field.
• Hands-on experience with DAS hardware configuration, sensor integration, and telemetry.
• Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB for automated data processing and visualization.
• Working knowledge of structural analysis methods and fatigue/damage tolerance concepts.
• Must have valid US work authorization; the company is unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Experience with FAA certification under Part 23 or Part 27.
• Proficiency with FEA codes such as Nastran, Optistruct, Ansys, or Abaqus.
• Experience with RCAS, CAMRADII or similar rotorcraft comprehensive analysis tools.
• Background in signal processing, filtering, or time-frequency analysis of structural response data.

Culture & Benefits

• Pay-for-performance culture that rewards alignment with business strategy.
• Dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge sustainable air mobility technology.