Senior Structural Engineer, Thunder
Core
Designing and validating the structural integrity of Thunder, an autonomous attack rotorcraft, through analysis, testing, and flight support.
Role type
Senior IC structural engineer (aerospace/defense)
Builds
Autonomous attack rotorcraft (Thunder) mission systems and airframes
Domain
Defense technology / Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, FEA (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN), CAD (NX, Solidworks), Python/Matlab, structural testing, data acquisition
Preferred skills
High cycle fatigue analysis, turbomachinery experience, workflow automation development
Technologies
ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, NX, Solidworks, Python, Matlab
Responsibilities
Perform static and dynamic structural analyses of composites and metallics; Develop and own FEM creation at global and subsystem levels; Collaborate with hardware engineers to drive designs based on analytical results; Conduct and support validation testing including instrumentation and load requirements; Participate in flight testing including setting Do No Exceed values and monitoring loads; Ensure designs meet customer requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC