Senior UAV Structural Analyst - FEA & Composites

Shield AI; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 136,730 - 205,096; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company is seeking a Structural Analyst in San Diego, California. This role requires 7+ years of experience in structural analysis for UAVs. Responsibilities include conducting finite element analyses, validating design through testing, and collaborating with engineers to improve structural designs. Ideal candidates have a strong understanding of FEA tools and aerospace structures. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in structural analysis or finite element modeling.
• Experience with aircraft loads analysis.
• Knowledge of composite materials and lightweight structures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and refining finite element models (FEM).
• Perform static, modal, fatigue, and vibration analyses.
• Conduct hand calculations to validate FEA results.
• Work with design engineers to optimize airframe structures.
• Analyze flight telemetry and structural test data.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Stress Analysis

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

HyperWorks

Excel

MATLAB

Python

Job description

A leading aerospace technology company is seeking a Structural Analyst in San Diego, California. This role requires 7+ years of experience in structural analysis for UAVs. Responsibilities include conducting finite element analyses, validating design through testing, and collaborating with engineers to improve structural designs. Ideal candidates have a strong understanding of FEA tools and aerospace structures. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.