Structural Engineer - Full Vehicle Concepts
About The Position
Mach Industries is seeking a Structural Engineer with a focus on conceptual and preliminary design efforts. In this role, you will drive the structural configuration and analysis of next-generation unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in support of advanced defense programs. This will be done through leading structural architecture trades, developing early-phase FEM models, defining load paths and material selections, and integrating structural considerations into multidisciplinary vehicle design decisions. Operating in a fast-paced environment, this role demands technical rigor, design leadership, and a broad understanding of aerospace engineering disciplines.
Requirements
- 5-10+ years of structural design/analysis experience in aerospace environments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead structural configuration and trades in early design phases.
- Experience building global FEM models for aircraft.
- Knowledge of structural mechanics fundamentals (load paths, stiffness/strength, structural layout, materials).
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary early-design setting.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with FEMAP and NASTRAN.
- Experience with developing deployed UAS platforms starting at the conceptual level.
- Experience in startup environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of primary structural configuration for UAS concepts (load-path definition, material/section selection, structural envelope/layout).
- Translate concept-level vehicle definitions into structural layouts and FEM models (mesh generation, boundary conditions, load cases, sizing).
- Drive trade studies: structural mass vs performance, manufacturability, stiffness/strength/weight, material alternatives (metal, composite).
- Provide input to downstream design phases: ensure layout decisions are traceable to concept-level choices and influence detail design.
- Mentor junior structural analysts/designers: review work, provide technical guidance, promote best practices in early-design FEM methods.
- Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews, present structural metrics, implications of layout decisions, risk/opportunity assessments.
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement plans
- opportunities for professional development
- Highly competitive equity grants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
