Senior Principal Dynamics Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCA21: Aerostructures - Chula Vista 850 Lagoon Blvd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

The Senior Principal Dynamics Engineer is responsible for performing advanced dynamic analysis, optimization, and test support for existing and new aircraft nacelle structures and systems. This role addresses complex structural behavior under combined static, dynamic, acoustic, and high-cycle fatigue loading, including transient events, impact, and flutter. You will have the opportunity to collaboration with Design, Systems, Specialty Engineering, Program Engineering, and executive leadership to ensure compliance with structural, performance, and certification requirements across the full product lifecycle.

This position will work onsite at our Chula Vista, CA facility.

This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

What You Will Do:

• Perform detailed dynamic analyses of complex aerospace structures and systems, including modal, frequency response, transient, sonic fatigue, and flutter-related assessments.
• Develop and apply analytical and numerical models to support structural integrity under combined static, dynamic, and acoustic loading environments
• Support structural optimization activities to improve weight, durability, and performance while meeting certification and customer requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance from preliminary design through detailed design, test & validation, production support, and in-service operation.
• Work closely with Design Engineering to influence structural layouts, material selection, and load paths early in the design process.
• Support and interpret component- and system-level test data; correlate test results with analytical predictions and update models as required.
• Collaborate with Systems, Specialty Engineering, Program teams, and executive stakeholders to resolve complex, ill-defined technical challenges.
• Prepare and present formal technical documentation, including analysis reports, certification substantiation, and presentations for management, customers, and regulatory authorities.

Must Have Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience in Structural Engineering or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 7 years prior relevant experience in Structural Engineering
• Prior experience in the Aerospace Industry
• Experience applying structural dynamics fundamentals
• Experience with MSC NASTRAN, including SOL 103 (Modal) and SOL 111 (Frequency Response)
• Experience using 3D CAD tools (ex. UG NX, CATIA etc.)
• Experience translating and presenting technical concepts in written and verbal form.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aircraft nacelle structures, propulsion system interfaces, or acoustic environments.
• Familiarity with certification requirements (e.g., FAA, EASA) related to vibration, fatigue, flutter and bird stike.
• Experience supporting structural dynamics testing and model correlation.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• Student Loan Repayment Program  

• Life insurance and disability coverage  

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  

• Adoption Assistance           

• Autism Benefit  

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

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