Skyryse · 16 hours ago
Senior Stress Analyst
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $1,150K/yr
5+ years expSkyryse is on a mission to revolutionize flight safety and accessibility with their innovative SkyOS. The Senior Stress Analyst will perform detailed structural analysis on aircraft systems to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards, working closely with design and engineering teams.
AerospaceAir TransportationInternetTransportation
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 (Part 23 / Part 27 / Special Conditions)
Collaborate closely 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 efficiently conduct stress analysis
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in aircraft structural analysis (commercial, defense, or advanced air mobility)
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
Familiarity with FAA certification requirements and structural compliance processes
Ability to clearly document and communicate technical findings
U.S. work authorization (export-controlled environment)
Preferred
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
Benefits
Valuable stock option plan
Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.
Company
Skyryse
Skyryse is a manufacturing firm that offers aerospace hardware and software operating systems and components design, production, and sales.
51-200 employees
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2025 (1)
2024 (4)
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2022 (1)
2021 (8)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$400.58MKey Investors
Infinite CapitalCantosVenrock
2025-10-09Series C· $167.08M
2021-10-27Series B· $200M
2020-05-15Debt Financing· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Mark Groden
Founder & CEO
Stephen Koo
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-05
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