Senior Staff Engineer, Structural Analysis (R4954)
Core
Senior subject-matter expert leading structural analysis and validation for next-generation UAV airframes and components.
Role type
Senior Staff Structural Analyst (Aerospace)
Builds
UAV platforms (Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT, X-BAT aircraft)
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
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, flight test support, certification efforts, internal analysis standards, CAD/PLM toolchains
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
