Engineer II, Structural Analysis (R4952)

Shield AI
Seattle
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 88,000 - 130,000 annuallyFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: []

Engineer II, Structural Analysis for UAV airframes. You will build FEMs, run static/modal/fatigue analyses, perform hand calculations, collaborate with design engineers to optimize structures for weight and durability, and develop test plans. You’ll analyze flight telemetry and test data to improve models, support load case definitions, and advance structural analysis methods.

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Engineer II, Structural Analysis (R4952)

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Job Summary

Engineer II, Structural Analysis for UAV airframes. You will build FEMs, run static/modal/fatigue analyses, perform hand calculations, collaborate with design engineers to optimize structures for weight and durability, and develop test plans. You’ll analyze flight telemetry and test data to improve models, support load case definitions, and advance structural analysis methods.
Location: Seattle
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

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 88,000 - 130,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  • •2+ 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:2+ yearsAerospaceUAVFEAAirframesComposites
Education:Bachelor's
Tech Stack:ANSYSNASTRANHyperWorksMATLABPythonExcel

Eligibility

Security Clearance:S//SAR level security clearance desired

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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