Senior Structures Analyst – Aerospace (Composites & FEA)

Swarmaero; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful equity in a high-growth def

Competitive base salary commensurate w

Medical, dental, vision, and 401k

PTO and paid sick leave

Monthly wellness stipend

Daily catered lunch (office)

Paid parental leave

Direct impact on a critical national安全

A world-class team of engineers and ±

Job summary

Swarm Aero is seeking an experienced Stress Analyst to join our aerospace engineering team. You will ensure the structural integrity and safety of our swarming UAV designs through comprehensive analysis, testing, and validation.

You will lead, mentor, and develop best practices while collaborating across disciplines, taking projects from concept through regulatory certification and supporting fast-paced prototype and production efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in composite structural analysis for aircraft, spacecraft, or similar vehicles.
• Familiarity with aviation industry standards and DoD certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of conceptual and preliminary aircraft component sizing.
• Perform structural analysis using hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) across a wide range of designs and materials, including composites and metallics.
• Create and refine aircraft, assembly, and component level finite element models.
• Conduct advanced feasibility studies to ensure aircraft designs meet performance, weight, and cost targets.
• Establish and maintain best practices, analysis standards, and traceability, streamlining workflows through automation of analysis processes.
• Support fast-paced prototype and production aircraft design with focus on manufacturability.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior analysts and engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility, manufacturability, and compliance with certification requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Siemens NX

Simcenter

Femap

Teamcenter

Job description

Swarm Aero is seeking an experienced Stress Analyst to join our aerospace engineering team. You will ensure the structural integrity and safety of our swarming UAV designs through comprehensive analysis, testing, and validation.

You will lead, mentor, and develop best practices while collaborating across disciplines, taking projects from concept through regulatory certification and supporting fast-paced prototype and production efforts.