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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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