Shield AI

1 month ago

Senior Engineer, Structural Analysis (R5173)

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Job Summary

Senior Structural Engineer focused on finite element analysis of UAV airframe structures. Collaborates with Mechanical, Systems, Propulsion, and Aerospace teams to design, analyze, test, and optimize lightweight airframes; performs FEM/FEA, hand calculations, develops test plans, analyzes flight data, and ensures structural reliability and safety for high-performance aircraft.

Location: San Diego, Dallas

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Build and refine 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.
•Collaborate 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 110,000 - 160,000 annually

Equity and Bonus:Equity

Perks:Annual BonusBenefitsEquity

Key Requirements

•B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
•5+ 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:5+ yearsAerospaceDefenseUAVAerostructures

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:Problem-solvingAttention to detailTeamworkCommunication

Tech Stack:ANSYSNASTRANHyperWorksFEMMATLABPythonExcelNXSolidWorks

Eligibility

Security Clearance:S//SAR

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

Website LinkedIn

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Shield AI

1 month ago

Senior Engineer, Structural Analysis (R5173)

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 2 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: San Diego, Dallas

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Build and refine 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.
•Collaborate 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 110,000 - 160,000 annually

Equity and Bonus:Equity

Perks:Annual BonusBenefitsEquity

Key Requirements

•B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
•5+ 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:5+ yearsAerospaceDefenseUAVAerostructures

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:Problem-solvingAttention to detailTeamworkCommunication

Tech Stack:ANSYSNASTRANHyperWorksFEMMATLABPythonExcelNXSolidWorks

Eligibility

Security Clearance:S//SAR

Company Brief

Shield AI

Industry: Defense Technology

Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)

Growth: Scaleup

Funding: Series E+

Headquarters: San Diego, United States

Founded: 2015

Website LinkedIn