Senior Structural Analysis Engineer-Unmanned Aerial Systems

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.—a leader in unmanned systems and defense tech—seeks a Structural Analysis Engineer to size and lay out new or existing unmanned composite aircraft structures. Responsibilities include FEM analyses, loads development, aeroelastic checks, and weight optimization under lead/manager guidance.

Engineering tasks involve calculations, documentation, and collaboration with suppliers and customers to ensure performance, safety, and compliance with QMS while

Qualifications

• Experience with detailed analysis procedures and loads development.
• FEM analysis experience and use of PATRAN.
• Ability to perform aeroelastic/dynamic evaluations and weight optimization.
• Basic thermal analysis using hand calculations or FEM may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage effort within budget and schedule for assigned tasks.
• Prepare designs and documentation per customer requirements.
• Perform structural analyses on aircraft hardware, assemblies and integrations.
• Prepare design review materials for internal/external stakeholders.
• Support flight testing, data reduction, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with QMS procedures and safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Structural analysis

Loads development

FEM analysis

Aeroelastic analysis

Dynamic analysis

Weight optimization

Thermal analysis

Data interpretation

Tools

PATRAN

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.—a leader in unmanned systems and defense tech—seeks a Structural Analysis Engineer to size and lay out new or existing unmanned composite aircraft structures. Responsibilities include FEM analyses, loads development, aeroelastic checks, and weight optimization under lead/manager guidance.

Engineering tasks involve calculations, documentation, and collaboration with suppliers and customers to ensure performance, safety, and compliance with QMS while