Shield AI
Senior Staff Engineer, Aerostructures Stress Analyst (RX) (R5845)
$170K–$260K
Dallas, Texas +1 · On-site · Senior Staff · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
Washington, D.C. - Experience
- 10+ years of experience in structural analysis, aircraft structures, or aerospace systems.
- Education
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Ability to get a S//SAR level security clearance desired.
About the job
Leads structural analysis for UAV airframes and components, supporting design, testing, optimization, and integration into an autonomous aircraft program.
What you'll do
- Lead structural analyses, including finite element modeling, load cases, margins, and static, modal, fatigue, vibration, and damage-tolerance assessments.
- Support structural test strategy and execution, correlate test results with analyses, and review technical deliverables.
- Guide structural analysts and collaborate across engineering teams to balance structural needs with aircraft performance.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in structural analysis, aircraft structures, or aerospace systems.
- Expertise with FEA tools and advanced hand calculations for strength, stability, fatigue, and damage tolerance.
- Experience with composite and lightweight aerospace structures, structural testing, model correlation, and flight test validation.
Nice to have
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Senior technical leadership on aircraft or UAV structural programs; flight test or certification experience; analysis standards; or CAD, PLM, and enterprise engineering toolchains.
Pay
USD 170,000–260,000 (per-year-salary)
Tools
ANSYS, NASTRAN, HyperWorks, CAD, PLM
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