Senior UAV Structural Design Engineer

The Rundown AI, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is looking for a Senior Structural Design Engineer in Dallas, TX, to support the development of structural components for their next-generation UAV platform. The role includes designing, developing, and validating aircraft structures while collaborating across various engineering teams. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with over 4 years of relevant experience and proficiency in CAD tools. The position offers a full-time package with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of experience in aircraft structural design or aerospace structures.
• Experience designing and releasing structural components in development or production environments.
• Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stackups, and DFMA principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop structural components for UAV platforms.
• Execute all stages of the design lifecycle, from conceptual development to drawing release.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration.

Skills

Aircraft structural design

CAD tools proficiency (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks)

Technical communication skills

Knowledge of composite and metallic structures

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

A leading aerospace company is looking for a Senior Structural Design Engineer in Dallas, TX, to support the development of structural components for their next-generation UAV platform. The role includes designing, developing, and validating aircraft structures while collaborating across various engineering teams. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with over 4 years of relevant experience and proficiency in CAD tools. The position offers a full-time package with competitive salary and benefits.