Shield AI
Senior Staff Engineer, Structural Analysis - Ranger (R6300)
Seattle, Washington · Senior Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years required; the description also says the role is ideal for engineers with 12–15+ years.
- Education
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Ability to get a S//SAR level security clearance is desired.
About the job
Provides technical leadership in structural analysis and validation of UAV airframes, supporting design decisions, structural testing, and aircraft development.
What you'll do
- Lead structural analyses, including finite element modeling, static, modal, fatigue, vibration, and damage-tolerance assessments.
- Support structural test strategy and correlate test results with analysis; review technical deliverables and documentation.
- Mentor structural analysts and collaborate across engineering teams to guide design tradeoffs 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.
- Strong expertise with FEA tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN, HyperWorks, or similar) and advanced hand calculations.
- Experience with composite 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 lead experience on aircraft or UAV structural programs; flight-test support and certification experience are also noted.
Tools
ANSYS, NASTRAN, HyperWorks, CAD, PLM
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