Structural Analyst & Test Engineer

Skyryse • El Segundo, CA

2d • $160,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Skyryse is seeking a Structural Analyst & Test Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and certification of its fly-by-wire, safety-critical aircraft systems. The role performs structural analysis and supports structural testing of primary and secondary aircraft structures to ensure compliance with performance, durability, and airworthiness requirements. The position calls for a strong foundation in structural engineering, analytical methods, and testing, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment where analysis and testing directly inform design decisions. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity based in El Segundo, California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 6 or more years of experience in aircraft structural analysis in commercial, defense, or advanced air mobility environments.
• Strong background in aircraft stress analysis principles.
• Proficiency with FEA tools such as NASTRAN, Patran, FEMAP, ANSYS, or equivalent.
• Experience with metallic and composite structures.
• Experience with structural testing, test data evaluation, or correlation of analytical predictions with experimental results.
• Familiarity with FAA certification requirements and structural compliance processes.
• Ability to clearly document and communicate technical findings.
• U.S. work authorization for an export-controlled environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience supporting Part 23 certification or military airworthiness.
• Knowledge of loads development and aeroelastic considerations.
• Experience working in startup or rapid-development aerospace programs.
• Exposure to fly-by-wire or safety-critical systems.
• Prior collaboration with DERs or certification authorities.
• Experience supporting structural testing, validation, or analytical-to-test correlation.

Responsibilities

• Perform static, fatigue, and damage-tolerance analysis of aircraft structures, including metallic and composite components.
• Conduct classical hand calculations to assess stress, strain, margins of safety, and structural integrity.
• Generate structural substantiation to support FAA certification activities, including Part 23, Part 27, and special conditions.
• Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, and flight test teams.
• Support trade studies to optimize weight, strength, and manufacturability.
• Evaluate test results and correlate analytical predictions with ground and flight test data.
• Author and review stress reports, certification documents, and compliance findings.
• Create tools and methods to conduct structural analysis efficiently.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for structural issues identified during testing or operations.
• Ensure analyses comply with Skyryse safety standards and aerospace best practices.

Benefits

• Valuable stock option plan.
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually for full-time employees, subject to Company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior