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Structural Engineer - Full Vehicle Concepts
Huntington Beach
$150k-$200k / year
full-timesenioraerospace
🛠 Tech Stack
💼 About This Role
You'll lead the structural configuration of next-generation UAS and drive trade studies for material selection and load paths. You'll translate concept-level designs into FEM models to influence multidisciplinary vehicle decisions.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Lead structural configuration for UAS concepts including load paths and material selection
- Translate vehicle definitions into FEM models with mesh generation and sizing
- Drive trade studies on structural mass, manufacturability, and material alternatives
- Mentor junior analysts and present structural metrics in design reviews
📋 Requirements
- 5-10+ years of structural design/analysis in aerospace
- Demonstrated ability to lead structural configuration in early design phases
- Experience building global FEM models for aircraft
- Knowledge of structural mechanics fundamentals
✨ Nice to Have
- Proficiency with FEMAP and NASTRAN
- Experience with developed UAS platforms from conceptual level
- Experience in startup environments
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 🏖️ Unlimited PTO
- 💰 Equity grants
- 🩺 Health insurance
- 🏦 Retirement plans
- 📈 Professional development opportunities
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