Stress Analysis Engineer

Overview

Natilus is building the next generation of aviation through the development of blended-wing-body aircraft, delivering a step-change in overall efficiency. Our growing family of aircraft is designed to make air travel more sustainable while fundamentally improving the economics of commercial flight and the operational effectiveness of defense logistics.

By combining advanced aerodynamics with innovative design, Natilus aircraft achieve exceptional fuel efficiency, increased payload capacity, and seamless compatibility with existing airport infrastructure. With hundreds of aircraft valued in the billions of dollars already on order, we are redefining how aircraft are designed, built, and operated, representing a meaningful evolution in modern aviation.

Natilus is seeking a Stress Analysis Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will conduct detailed structural analysis of composite and metallic airframe components using FEA methods to assess component performance, fatigue life, durability, and support vehicle-level analysis and configuration management activities.

• Perform stress analysis on composite and metallic airframe components, including sizing of detail parts and assessing the strength of primary and secondary aircraft structures and systems.
• Author and release analysis documentation.
• Own and develop airframe level models and analysis.
• Assess new and existing designs by performing strength analysis, supporting drawing release, and preparing analysis reports.
• Evaluate and compare structural efficiency and weight for different structural arrangements and concepts through analysis and trade studies.
• Provide input for structural tests, including test requirements, loads, and predicted results.

• A minimum of 7 years of directly related work experience
• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience
• Experience with structural analysis of primary and secondary airframe structure
• Experience with composite and metallic analysis
• Proficiency in NX, CATIA, or Solid Works
• Experience planning and executing various system tests
• Understanding of Part 23 requirements

• Build trust through ownership, transparency, and follow-through
• Communicates clearly, directly, and respectfully across teams
• Lead by example and model expected behaviors
• Ability to give and receive direct, constructive feedback
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with evolving priorities

Occasional travel and on-site work at the local hangar may be required

Health Care Plan (Medica, Dental, Vision)
Retirement Plan – 401k
Unlimited PTO
Onsite Gym Access

Natilus Inc. hires solely based on qualifications, merit and competence. Natilus Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Natilus Inc. does not hire on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.