Aerospace Structural Analyst — FEA & UAV Airframes

Shield AI; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Structural Analyst in San Diego, California, to support structural analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience and a B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Your tasks include finite element modeling, conducting analyses, and optimizing airframe structures. The salary ranges from $88,000 to $130,000 per year, with bonuses, benefits, and equity.

If you are interested in joining a forward-thinking team in aerospace engineering, apply now!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in structural analysis, finite element modeling, or aircraft loads analysis.
• Strong ability to perform hand calculations for structural strength and stability.
• Familiarity with mechanical testing methods including static, vibration, and fatigue.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and refining finite element models (FEM).
• Perform static, modal, fatigue, and vibration analyses.
• Document and present structural analysis reports to engineering teams.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Structural Analysis

Composite Materials

Mechanical Testing

Data Analysis (Excel, MATLAB, Python)

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FEA tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN, HyperWorks)

CAD software (NX, SolidWorks)

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Structural Analyst in San Diego, California, to support structural analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience and a B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Your tasks include finite element modeling, conducting analyses, and optimizing airframe structures. The salary ranges from $88,000 to $130,000 per year, with bonuses, benefits, and equity.

If you are interested in joining a forward-thinking team in aerospace engineering, apply now!