Senior Engineer, Structural Analysis (R6026)

Shield; Seattle (WA); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Shield AI in Seattle is seeking a Sr. Structural Analyst to support analysis and testing of advanced UAVs.

You will collaborate with Mechanical Systems, Propulsion, and Mechanisms to ensure the structural integrity of lightweight, high-performance aircraft. The role focuses on design, analysis, testing, and optimization of airframe structures and components to meet performance, weight, and safety requirements; ideal for engineers with 5+ years of experience seeking to specialize in FEA,

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in structural analysis.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA).
• Familiarity with composite and metallic materials.
• Experience in mechanical testing.
• Aerospace environment experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Support analysis and testing of advanced UAVs.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Systems, Propulsion, and other engineering teams.
• Ensure the structural integrity of airframes and components.
• Contribute to design, analysis, testing, and optimization to meet performance and safety requirements.

Conocimientos

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Composite materials

Metallic materials

Mechanical testing

Descripción del empleo

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

Shield AI is seeking a Sr. Structural Analyst to support the analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. In this role, you will work closely with Mechanical Systems, Propulsion, Mechanisms, and other engineering disciplines to ensure the structural integrity of our lightweight, high-performance aircraft. You will contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of airframe structures and components, ensuring they meet performance, weight, and safety requirements.

This role is ideal for engineers with 5+ years of experience looking to gain expertise in finite element analysis (FEA), composite and metallic materials, and mechanical testing in a fast-paced, high-tech aerospace environment.