Sr. Flight Loads Engineer

Insight Global is seeking a Flight Loads Engineer to join one of our large DoD customers out of the St. Louis area. This position does require being onsite 5 days per week. Responsibilities entail;
- Define or derive Loads & Dynamics requirements and ensure requirements traceability and quality from the system level to component level
- Develop and analyze vehicle-level loads and dynamics models (including finite element models) using multidisciplinary model data (aero, mass properties, propulsion, etc.)
- Correlate models loads and dynamics models to test results
- Collaborate with the airframe & subsystems design and analysis engineers to generate integrated aero and structural models for flight vehicle analysis
- Develop flight test and ground test plans
- Perform wind tunnel, ground and/or flight test programs, by the development of test requirements, providing data for pre-test analysis, monitor, testing, data analysis and documenting results in order to support design and verification of vehicle and components
- Define allowable flight envelopes and operational limits
- Review and approve airframe and subsystems hardware packages for flight worthiness and to ensure the air vehicle meets the service environment
- Provide data to support the definition and documentation of structural design requirements for the service life of the product, to ensure company, customer and regulatory requirements are met

Compensation:
$65/hr to $71/hr
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer
Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
− 9 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
− Proficient in developing aircraft maneuver loads
− Strong background in fixed-wing aircraft aerodynamics
− Experience with loads flight or wind tunnel testing
− Experience leading projects, planning work and guiding other engineers
− Excellent communication skills
− Working experience with higher-level programming language (Matlab, python, Fortran, etc.)

− Active U.S. Secret Clearance
− Loads development experience in loads for fixed-wing aircraft
− Flight test and ground test leadership experience
− Experience leading teams and/or projects
− Experience in NASTRAN (SOL 144) or Aeroelastic loads modeling

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.