Structural Analyst, Payloads
Core
Own structural analysis, load path validation, and interface integrity for critical mission systems, specialized sensors, and operational payloads on an autonomous attack rotorcraft.
Role type
Senior IC structural analyst (aerospace/defense)
Builds
Autonomous attack rotorcraft mission systems and payloads
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Autonomous Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Finite element modeling (FEM), static and dynamic load evaluation, vibration analysis, structural testing (static, buckling, cyclic), CAD tools (NX, Solidworks), scripting for analysis (Matlab/Python), technical reporting
Preferred skills
High cycle fatigue analysis, turbomachinery experience, workflow automation tool development
Technologies
ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, NX, Solidworks, Matlab, Python
Responsibilities
Perform static and dynamic structural analyses of composites and metallics; Develop and own FEM creation and organization at global and subsystem levels; Collaborate with hardware engineers to drive designs based on analytical results; Conduct and support validation testing including instrumentation and model correlation; Participate in flight testing including setting Do No Exceed values and monitoring loads
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
