Shield AI
Senior Staff Engineer, Aerostructures Stress Analyst (RX) (R5845)
Dallas, Texas · Senior Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years 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 aircraft design, testing, validation, and fielding.
What you'll do
- Lead structural analyses, including finite element modeling, static, modal, fatigue, vibration, and damage-tolerance assessments.
- Support structural test planning and execution, correlate test results with analysis, and review technical deliverables.
- Guide structural analysts and collaborate across engineering teams to optimize aircraft structures and improve analysis practices.
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 such as ANSYS, NASTRAN, HyperWorks, or similar, and advanced hand calculations.
- 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 support, certification, internal analysis standards, or CAD/PLM toolchain familiarity.
Tools
ANSYS, NASTRAN, HyperWorks, CAD, PLM
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