Senior Structural Analyst - UAV Structures & FEA

Telemetry Today LLC; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Structural Analyst to support analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. You will work with Mechanical Systems, Propulsion, and other engineering teams to ensure the structural integrity of lightweight airframes and components.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aerospace structural analysis, with hands-on experience in FEA, composite and metallic materials, and mechanical testing in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in structural analysis for aerospace components.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), composite and metallic materials.
• Involvement in design, analysis, testing, and optimization of airframe structures.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis and testing of UAV airframes and components.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Systems, Propulsion and Mechanisms teams.
• Ensure structural integrity, meet performance, weight, and safety targets.
• Contribute to design, analysis, testing, and optimization of airframe structures.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Composite materials

Metallic materials

Mechanical testing

Structural analysis

Job description

Shield AI in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Structural Analyst to support analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. You will work with Mechanical Systems, Propulsion, and other engineering teams to ensure the structural integrity of lightweight airframes and components.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aerospace structural analysis, with hands-on experience in FEA, composite and metallic materials, and mechanical testing in a fast-paced environment.