Structural Analysis Engineer - UAV (6-month Contract)

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 (maneuvre, 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
• Work closely with design, aero, performance, and systems teams to influence structure early
• Support structural optimisation for weight vs strength
• Contribute to test correlation and design iteration
• Produce clear, review-ready analysis documentation

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• Strong fundamentals in aircraft structures
• Hands‑on experience with FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, etc.)
• Understanding of composite structures and lightweight design
• Comfortable working with CAD geometry and evolving designs
• Able to think beyond tools and apply engineering judgement

Nice to have

• Experience with UAVs or small aircraft
• Exposure to composites manufacturing or testing
• Experience working on early‑stage aerospace programmes

Why join us

• High technical ownership
• Work across the full design lifecycle
• Small, sharp engineering team
• Real engineering problems, not siloed tasks

It is mandatory for the candidate to hold a valid UK visa for this role.

We do not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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