Engineer, Loads

Job Purpose

The HondaJet brand is built on a legacy of innovation and technological refinement that our employees will be responsible for continuing by leading the people, processes and tools to meet the needs of Honda Aircraft Company. As part of Loads and Dynamics team, you will be responsible for the computation of aircraft static flight maneuver loads, dynamic loads, ground maneuver loads, and fatigue loads. The loads effort will support development of airframe design, structural and flight test, and certification activities in accordance with all regulatory requirements.

The Loads and Dynamics team at the Honda Aircraft Company is accepting applications for Miscellaneous Loads Engineer. Their coursework and experience should reflect developing relevant aircraft design loads.

Key Accountabilities

As Loads and Dynamics Engineer, duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Develop 1) Engine loads; 2) Component loads
• Develop aircraft control surface loads and miscellaneous loads including doors, windows, pressurization, and etc…
• Perform design loads analysis using commercial and in-house tools and processes.
• Provide design solutions related to variety of Loads and Dynamics technical issues.
• Participate in aircraft development activities and coordination amongst various design teams.
• Develop airframe design loads based on Loads and Dynamics design criteria in accordance with certification requirements.
• Develop mass properties and aerodynamic databases required to build design analysis models and compute static and dynamic loads.
• Develop Loads and Dynamics certification documents.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering or related STEM technical disciplines from an ABET accredited university required, MS degree or PhD in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering is preferred.
• Applicant’s 5+years of demonstrated experience producing aircraft design loads, conducting structural and flight testing, and practical experience in building analysis models shall be considered for relevant engineering level.
• Professional communication skills both written and verbal to engage regulatory agencies.
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency in Unix/Linux, FORTRAN, C/C++, MATLAB, VBA, MSC/NASTRAN, MSC/PATRAN, MSC/FLIGHTLOADS, CATIA, and Python.
• Travel required 25% or less