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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