Staff Engineer, Structural Analysis (R4954)

Shield AI
Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Attention to detail","Teamwork","Communication"]

Structural Analyst role supporting the analysis and testing of advanced UAV airframes, focusing on finite element analysis (FEA), static/modal/fatigue/vibration analyses, and collaboration with design engineers to optimize lightweight aerospace structures for performance, weight, and durability.

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Shield AI
2 years ago

Staff Engineer, Structural Analysis (R4954)

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Job Summary

Structural Analyst role supporting the analysis and testing of advanced UAV airframes, focusing on finite element analysis (FEA), static/modal/fatigue/vibration analyses, and collaboration with design engineers to optimize lightweight aerospace structures for performance, weight, and durability.
Location: Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist in building and refining finite element models (FEM) to evaluate the structural performance of UAV components.
  • •Perform static, modal, fatigue, and vibration analyses to assess stress, deformation, and durability.
  • •Conduct hand calculations to validate FEA results, ensuring accuracy and structural reliability.
  • •Work with design engineers to optimize airframe structures, balancing weight, strength, and manufacturability.
  • •Support the development of test plans for structural validation, including quasi-static, vibration, and shock testing.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 205,096 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:EquityAnnual BonusBenefits

Key Requirements

  • •B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
  • •7+ years of experience in structural analysis, finite element modeling, or aircraft loads analysis.
  • •Experience with FEA tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN, HyperWorks, or similar).
  • •Strong ability to perform hand calculations for structural strength, stability, and fatigue analysis.
  • •Knowledge of composite materials and lightweight aerospace structures.
Experience:7+ yearsAerospaceUAVAircraft loads analysis
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Problem-solvingAttention to detailTeamworkCommunication
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ANSYSNASTRANHyperWorksMATLABPythonExcelNXSolidWorks

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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