Senior UAV Structural Analyst | FEA, Testing, Composites

Shield AI; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 113,948 - 170,922; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI, based in San Diego, is seeking a Structural Analyst to support the analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. In this role, you will collaborate with engineers in ensuring the structural integrity of high-performance aircraft. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in structural analysis and FEA and are proficient with relevant tools.

The compensation range for this full-time position is $113,948 - $170,922 annually, with bonuses and equity offered. Shield AI promotes diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in structural analysis, finite element modeling, or aircraft loads analysis.
• Ability to perform hand calculations for structural strength, stability, and fatigue analysis.
• Familiarity with mechanical testing methods (static, vibration, and fatigue).

Responsibilities

• Assist in building finite element models (FEM) to evaluate UAV component performance.
• Perform static, modal, fatigue, and vibration analyses for structural assessment.
• Document and present structural analysis reports to engineering teams.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Composite Materials

Mechanical Testing

Aircraft Loads Analysis

Data Analysis Tools (Excel, MATLAB, Python)

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

HyperWorks

Job description

Shield AI, based in San Diego, is seeking a Structural Analyst to support the analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. In this role, you will collaborate with engineers in ensuring the structural integrity of high-performance aircraft. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in structural analysis and FEA and are proficient with relevant tools.

The compensation range for this full-time position is $113,948 - $170,922 annually, with bonuses and equity offered. Shield AI promotes diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity.