About the Role
This role involves leading structural analysis efforts for cutting-edge aerospace platforms, using simulation and physical testing to validate designs and support rapid development cycles.
Responsibilities
- Lead structural simulation and finite element analysis for aerospace systems
- Develop and validate structural models to predict performance under operational loads
- Collaborate with design teams to optimize components for strength and weight
- Support test planning and correlate simulation results with physical test data
- Create detailed analysis reports for design reviews and certification
- Evaluate material selection and structural behavior under extreme conditions
- Identify potential failure modes and recommend design improvements
- Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure design feasibility
- Ensure compliance with structural safety and reliability standards
- Guide junior engineers in best practices for structural analysis
- Use advanced software tools for modeling complex structural systems
- Assess dynamic loading effects including vibration and impact
- Support rapid prototyping and iterative design processes
- Integrate analysis findings into system-level performance evaluations
- Maintain documentation for analysis methods and assumptions
- Troubleshoot structural issues during testing and field operations
- Participate in design trade studies to balance performance and cost
- Apply domain knowledge to novel vehicle architectures
- Stay current with advancements in structural mechanics and simulation techniques
- Contribute to risk assessments for structural components
Compensation
Competitive salary and equity package commensurate with experience
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with on-site requirements at designated facilities
Team
Part of a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on rapid development of autonomous systems
What We Build
The Omen platform is a high-speed, long-range unmanned aircraft system designed for operational flexibility in contested environments. It integrates advanced autonomy, sensing, and survivability features for defense applications.
Why This Role Matters
Structural integrity is critical to mission success and safety. This role ensures that airframe components meet rigorous performance standards while enabling rapid design iteration.
Available for qualified candidates
