Job Description

We’re looking for a Structural Analysis Engineer to work on advanced UAV airframes, focusing on lightweight structures, composites, and full-airframe structural integrity.

This role is ideal for someone who wants real ownership, works comfortably across disciplines, and enjoys early-stage aircraft development.

What you’ll work on


  • Define and analyse airframe load cases (manoeuvre, gust, landing, propulsion, inertial)
  • Perform global and local FEA on wings, centre bodies, booms, mounts, and joints
  • Conduct stress, deflection, stiffness, and buckling analysis
  • Carry out composite laminate and sandwich panel analysis
  • Evaluate margins of safety and reserve factors
  • Support fatigue, durability, and damage tolerance assessments (concept–preliminary level)
  • Perform modal and vibration analysis to avoid resonance issues
  • Support thermal–structural effects from motors, batteries, and environment
  • ...

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