Senior Structural Analyst, UAV Airframes & FEA Expert

Shield; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Composite materials

Metallic materials

Mechanical testing

Job description

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,