Shield AI
Senior Engineer, Structural Analysis (R6027)
Seattle, Washington · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in structural analysis, finite element modeling, or aircraft loads analysis with a B.S.; alternatively, 3+ years with an M.S.
- Education
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; alternatively, M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Visa sponsorship
- Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance is desired.
About the job
Supports structural analysis and testing of UAV airframes and components, helping ensure structural integrity while balancing performance, weight, and safety.
What you'll do
- Build and refine finite element models and perform structural analyses, hand calculations, and data correlation.
- Support structural test planning and analyze test and flight telemetry data.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize structures and document analysis findings and recommendations.
What they ask for
- Experience with FEA tools such as FEMAP, NASTRAN, HyperWorks, ANSYS, Patran, or similar.
- Ability to perform hand calculations for structural strength and stability analysis.
- Knowledge of composite materials and lightweight aerospace structures; familiarity with mechanical testing methods.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, MATLAB, Python, or similar.
Nice to have
- Experience in aircraft structural design, UAV airframe development, aerospace testing, or hands-on structural testing.
- Exposure to CAD software and PLM tools; understanding of aerospace standards, certification, material selection, or fatigue and damage tolerance.
Tools
FEMAP, NASTRAN, HyperWorks, ANSYS, Patran, Excel, MATLAB, Python
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