Senior Engineer, Structural Analysis (R6027)

Shield; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Sr. Structural Analyst to support analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. You will work with Mechanical Systems, Propulsion, and other engineering disciplines to ensure structural integrity of lightweight, high-performance aircraft.

You will contribute to design, analysis, testing, and optimization of airframe structures, meeting performance, weight, and safety requirements. This role is ideal for engineers with 5+ years of experience looking to gain expertise in finite

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in structural analysis or aerospace engineering.
• Experience with finite element analysis in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
• Familiarity with composite and metallic materials and testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and test UAV airframes and components for structural integrity.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Systems, Propulsion, and other engineering teams to optimize designs.
• Contribute to design, analysis, testing, and optimization to meet weight, performance, and safety requirements.

Skills

FEA

Composite materials

Metallic materials

Mechanical testing

Airframe structures

Job description

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.