Engineer II, Structural Analysis (R4952)

Shield AI
US
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level engineers with structural analysis experience working in aerospace and UAV technology.

Best fit for

  • Engineers with 2+ years in structural analysis seeking aerospace specialization.
    — “2+ years of experience looking to gain expertise”
  • Candidates proficient in finite element analysis and composite materials.
    — “expertise in finite element analysis (FEA), composite materials”
  • Those comfortable collaborating across mechanical and propulsion engineering teams.
    — “work closely with Mechanical, Systems, Propulsion, and Aerospace Engineers”

Things to consider

  • Role involves structural testing and optimization of aircraft components.
    — “structural analysis and testing of advanced UAVs”
  • Must ensure designs meet performance, weight, and safety requirements.
    — “meet performance, weight, and safety requirements”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific projects involving UAV or lightweight airframe structures.
    — “structural integrity of our lightweight, high-performance aircraft”
  • Demonstrate experience with aircraft loads analysis in past roles.
    — “aircraft loads analysis in a fast-paced, high-tech aerospace environment”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • conducted structural analysis and testing
  • optimized airframe structures
Typical background
experience in structural analysis

Skills & requirements

Required

Finite Element AnalysisComposite MaterialsMechanical Testing

Preferred

Aerospace EngineeringUAV Design

Stack & domain

Finite Element Analysis (fea)Composite MaterialsMechanical TestingAircraft Loads AnalysisAerospace EngineeringStructural Analysis

About the role

Original posting from Shield AI via Lever

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Job Description:

Shield AI is seeking a Structural Analyst to support the structural analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. In this role, you will work closely with Mechanical, Systems, Propulsion, and Aerospace Engineers to ensure the structural integrity of our lightweight, high-performance aircraft. You will contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of airframe structures and components, ensuring they meet performance, weight, and safety requirements.

This role is ideal for engineers with 2+ years of experience looking to gain expertise in finite element analysis (FEA), composite materials, mechanical testing, and aircraft loads analysis in a fast-paced, high-tech aerospace environment.

Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)

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