Senior Staff Engineer, Structural Analysis - Ranger (R6369)
Core
Senior subject-matter expert leading structural analysis, validation, and integrity assurance for next-generation UAV airframes and components.
Role type
Senior Staff Structural Analyst (Aerospace/UAV)
Builds
UAV airframes, major substructures, and critical components for defense operations
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace / UAVs
Required skills
Finite element modeling (FEA), static/modal/fatigue/vibration/damage-tolerance analysis, hand calculations, composite structures, test correlation, technical leadership, cross-functional partnership
Preferred skills
Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, senior technical lead experience, flight test support, analysis standards development, CAD/PLM toolchain familiarity
Technologies
ANSYS, NASTRAN, HyperWorks
Responsibilities
Lead structural analysis for UAV airframes and substructures; define and execute FEA approaches and margin assessments; perform static, modal, fatigue, vibration, and damage-tolerance analyses; establish practices for model validation and analysis-to-test correlation; drive structural optimization for performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability; support structural test strategy and correlate results; review technical documentation for design reviews; mentor structural analysts; partner with design, loads, aero, propulsion, and systems teams.
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with leadership