Aircraft Structures Engineer (R3263)
Shield AI
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See open jobs at Shield AI.See open jobs similar to "Aircraft Structures Engineer (R3263)" Homebrew.What you'll do:
- Lead the conceptualization and structural development of clean-sheet aircraft designs, ensuring innovative and mission-driven engineering solutions.
- Integrate aerodynamics, propulsion, and structural requirements from the ground up to create next-generation UAV platforms that push performance boundaries.
- Develop and refine cutting-edge finite element models (FEM) to push the limits of UAV structural performance.
- Execute high-impact static, modal, fatigue, and vibration analyses to ensure our aircraft can withstand extreme conditions.
- Perform critical hand calculations to validate FEA results, guaranteeing precision, accuracy, and structural reliability.
- Design to optimize airframe structures, striking the perfect balance between weight, strength, and manufacturability.
- Drive the development of innovative test plans for structural validation, including quasi-static, vibration, and shock testing.
- Analyze real-world flight telemetry and structural test data to refine models and enhance predictive accuracy.
- Define essential load cases, material properties, and design margins to fortify UAV airframe and mechanical components.
- Deliver impactful structural analysis reports and technical recommendations that shape engineering decisions.
- Collaborate across disciplines to align structural integrity with overall system performance, ensuring mission success.
- Advance the future of UAV design by continuously improving structural analysis methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Required qualifications:
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a passion for structural innovation.
- 5-10 years of hands-on experience in aircraft design, structural analysis, finite element modeling, or aircraft loads analysis.
- Proficiency in industry-leading FEA tools such as ANSYS, NASTRAN, HyperWorks, or similar.
- Exceptional ability to perform hand calculations for structural strength, stability, and fatigue analysis with precision.
- Deep understanding of composite materials and lightweight aerospace structures for high-performance UAVs.
- Experience with advanced mechanical testing methods, including static, vibration, and fatigue testing.
- Strong command of data analysis tools such as Excel, MATLAB, Python, or similar for data-driven engineering.
- Proven problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset to thrive in a dynamic team environment.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience in aircraft structural design, UAV airframe development, or aerospace testing.
- Hands-on experience with structural testing, modal analysis, or composite modeling.
- Exposure to CAD software (NX, SolidWorks) and PLM tools (Teamcenter or similar).
- Understanding of aerospace industry standards, structural certification processes, and material selection.
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