# Staff Engineer, Structural Analysis (R4954)

Hiring organization: [Shield AI](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/shield-ai)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/8c32312f-d6e5-4bf6-95e9-a5f9dbfb0770

Listed on Shield AI's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Salary: 136730 – 205096 USD per year

## Summary

Shield AI seeks an experienced structural analyst to evaluate and optimize the airframes and components of autonomous aircraft, working across mechanical and aerospace teams to balance performance, weight, and safety. This role suits engineers with several years of FEA and materials experience who want to deepen their expertise in composite structures and aircraft loads within a defense-tech environment.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Skills named

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

## Required

- 7+ years of engineering experience
- Support structural analysis and testing of UAVs
- Contribute to airframe design, analysis, testing, and optimization
- Ensure structures meet performance, weight, and safety requirements
- Work with cross-functional teams

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/ee7f7c27-9e53-4e20-a7fc-3a37ad35d47d/apply