Staff Engineer, Structural Analysis (R4954)
Core
Structural Analyst supporting structural analysis and testing of advanced UAVs to ensure airframe integrity, weight, and safety.
Role type
Staff Engineer, Structural Analysis (IC)
Builds
UAV airframe structures and components
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / UAV
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Finite Element Analysis (FEA), composite materials, mechanical testing, aircraft loads analysis, hand calculations, data analysis
Preferred skills
Structural design, UAV airframe development, modal analysis, CAD software, PLM tools, aerospace certification processes
Technologies
ANSYS, NASTRAN, HyperWorks, MATLAB, Python, Excel, NX, SolidWorks, Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Build and refine finite element models (FEM) for UAV components; Perform static, modal, fatigue, and vibration analyses; Conduct hand calculations to validate FEA results; Optimize airframe structures for weight, strength, and manufacturability; Support development of test plans for structural validation; Analyze flight telemetry and structural test data; Define load cases, material properties, and design margins; Document and present structural analysis reports; Collaborate with cross-functional teams on structural requirements.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC
