Shield AI
Senior Staff Engineer, Structural Analysis - Ranger (R6369)
Seattle, Washington · Senior Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years required; the description says the role is ideal for engineers with 12–15+ years.
- Education
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.
About the job
Provides technical leadership for structural analysis and validation of UAV airframes, guiding analysis, testing, design decisions, and engineering practices.
What you'll do
- Lead structural analyses, including finite element modeling, load cases, margin assessments, and static, modal, fatigue, vibration, and damage-tolerance analyses.
- Support structural test strategy and execution, correlate test results with analysis, and review technical deliverables.
- Guide and mentor structural analysts, collaborate across engineering teams, and improve analysis methodologies and standards.
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, or HyperWorks, 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 support; internal analysis standards; or CAD, PLM, and enterprise engineering toolchains.
Tools
ANSYS, NASTRAN, HyperWorks, CAD, PLM
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