Stress & Dynamics Engineer
Core
Own the structural integrity of drone systems from full vehicle assemblies down to critical components, defining loads and validating finite element models to inform design decisions.
Role type
Stress and Dynamics Engineer (Aerospace/Drone Structures)
Builds
Autonomous drone systems and their structural components
Domain
Defence AI / Aerospace Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Finite element model building and validation, static and dynamic structural assessment, modal analysis, model correlation, structural test campaign planning and execution, calculation environments (MATLAB/Simulink), model order reduction, analytical assessment of standard structural components, application of engineering standards
Preferred skills
Drone or UAV structural design experience, familiarity with UAV load cases and certification considerations, CAD tools for structural simplification
Technologies
Simcenter, SolidWorks Simulation, MATLAB, Simulink
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end structural simulation of complex drone products and subassemblies, define and derive loads and boundary conditions, perform static and dynamic structural assessments including modal analyses, plan and execute structural tests for model validation, produce comprehensive design reports and sensitivity studies
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC