Engineer II, Structural Analysis

Job overview

The Engineer II, Structural Analysis role is onsite in Seattle, WA; the stated salary range is $108,000–$160,000 per year. The engineer supports structural analysis and testing of advanced unmanned aerial vehicles at Shield AI, whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The role contributes to the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of lightweight aircraft structures and components. By validating structural performance and correlating models with test and flight data, the engineer helps ensure airframes meet performance, weight, and safety requirements.

What you'll do

• Assist in building and refining finite element models for UAV components
• perform static, modal, fatigue, and vibration analyses
• validate finite element results with hand calculations
• work with design engineers to optimize airframe structures
• support structural validation test plans
• analyze flight telemetry and structural test data
• help define load cases, material properties, and design margins
• document and present analysis reports and recommendations
• collaborate across engineering teams
• contribute to improvements in analysis methods, tools, and practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

engineer ii

structural analysis

finite element analysis

uav

aircraft structures

composite materials

mechanical testing

seattle wa

$108k–$160k per year

shield ai

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes bonus, benefits, and equity for full-time regular employees
• temporary employees may receive a temporary benefits package after 60 days. Part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or a related field, 2+ years of relevant experience, and experience with FEA tools. A security clearance is desired. The listing identifies a part-time position; its description separately includes offer-package details for full-time and temporary employees.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.