Shield AI
Senior Staff Engineer, Structural Analysis - Ranger (R6300)
$210K–$320K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Senior Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 17, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years required; the posting describes the ideal candidate as having 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 desired.
About the job
Provides technical leadership for structural analysis and validation of UAV airframes, from modeling and testing through design, flight test, and production.
What you'll do
- Lead structural analyses, including finite element modeling, load cases, margins, and static, modal, fatigue, vibration, and damage-tolerance work.
- Support structural test strategy and execution, correlate test results with analysis, and review technical deliverables.
- Guide analysts and collaborate across engineering teams to influence design tradeoffs and improve structural 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 and advanced hand calculations for strength, stability, fatigue, and damage tolerance.
- Significant 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 involvement; or contribution to analysis standards.
Pay
USD 210,000–320,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
ANSYS, NASTRAN, HyperWorks, CAD, PLM
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