Sr. Aeromechanics Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Sr. Aeromechanics Engineer

Sr. Aeromechanics Engineer

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Sr. Aeromechanics Engineer to lead analysis and design efforts for rotary-wing aircraft systems. The successful candidate will develop and validate models of rotor dynamics and aerodynamics, perform high-fidelity CFD and FEA studies, and integrate flight dynamics insights into airframe and rotor system design. This role combines technical leadership, hands-on simulation and test support, and active contribution to proposals and published research to advance our rotary-wing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and apply rotor dynamics models to predict rotor behavior, loads, stability, and vibration for rotary-wing platforms.
• Perform aerodynamic analyses using CFD to characterize rotor and airframe flows, including rotorwake interactions and unsteady aerodynamics.
• Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) to assess structural response, stress, and modal characteristics of rotor and related components.
• Integrate flight dynamics and control considerations into aeromechanics studies to evaluate handling qualities, stability, and performance.
• Lead design trade studies and optimization efforts to improve rotor efficiency, noise, and durability.
• Support ground and flight test planning, instrumentation, data analysis, and correlation between test results and simulation predictions.
• Prepare technical content for bids and proposals, including scope, technical approach, and cost/effort estimates; support business development during bidding cycles.
• Author and present technical reports, white papers, and peer-reviewed publications; represent the organization at conferences and technical forums.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (structures, controls, propulsion, systems engineering) and mentor junior engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Maintain awareness of emerging methods and tools in rotorcraft aeromechanics and recommend process improvements and best practices.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; Ph.D. preferred for senior research roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in Rotor Dynamics with hands-on experience modeling rotor systems and predicting aeroelastic behavior.
• Strong background in Aerodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for rotorcraft applications; experience with tools such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, or similar.
• Proficient in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using Nastran, Abaqus, or equivalent software for structural and modal analysis.
• Experience with Flight Dynamics of rotary-wing aircraft, including handling qualities analysis and simulation of coupled rotorairframe dynamics.
• Practical rotary wing experience (military or commercial helicopter programs) with familiarity of rotorcraft subsystems and flight test operations.
• Proven experience preparing Bidding and Proposals, including developing technical approaches, estimating effort, and responding to RFPs.
• A track record of Published Research in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings related to aeromechanics, rotorcraft aerodynamics, or related fields.
• Strong programming and scripting skills (MATLAB, Python, C/C++ or equivalent) for model development, data processing, and automation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical material to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• 5+ years of relevant industry or research experience preferred; demonstrated ability to lead technical tasks and contribute to multidisciplinary projects.

Benefits

Benefits

Bonus Opportunities

401K

PTO

Profit Sharing 

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/20/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary

$160000 - $190000 USD per year