Senior Mechanical Engineer - Stress Analysis
Core
Senior Structural Engineer owning aircraft structural analysis, system-level Global Finite Element Models (GFEMs), and assembly-level Detailed Finite Element Models (DFEMs) to ensure delivery aircraft safety, lightness, and availability for continuous logistics operations.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC structural engineer (aerospace/aircraft)
Builds
Autonomous drone delivery aircraft and logistics systems
Domain
Aerospace engineering / Autonomous logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global Finite Element Modeling (GFEM), Detailed Finite Element Modeling (DFEM), static/dynamic/stability/damage-tolerance analysis, hand calculations (Roark/Bruhn), experimental correlation, root-cause failure investigation, Python/MATLAB scripting, NX/FEMAP/ANSYS proficiency, composite/metallic/polymer structure analysis
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
NX, FEMAP/NX Nastran, ANSYS, Siemens Design Center, Python, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Own and maintain the top-level Global Finite Element Model (GFEM); produce rapid analysis studies and design guidance via hand calculations and lightweight FEMs; perform structural sizing and certification support including static, dynamic, and damage-tolerance analyses; define test planning and correlation workflows; lead failure investigations and generate corrective design changes; collaborate cross-functionally to level up engineers and create standardized FEM tools; support flight-test campaigns and field remediation events
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
