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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 77 days Skyryse's roles stay open a median of 77 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 95% of Skyryse's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Skyryse
- high 17 stale, 0 reposted of 21 open
- Hiring momentum
- 24 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Skyryse's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Skyryse.
About this role
The Senior Stress Analyst at Skyryse will focus on the design, development, and certification of fly-by-wire aircraft systems. Responsibilities include performing structural analysis on aircraft components, conducting hand calculations, generating certification documentation, and collaborating with various engineering teams. The role requires a hands-on approach to ensure compliance with safety standards and to support trade studies for optimizing aircraft structures.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Skyryse as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 6+ 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
Nice to have
- 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
What you get
- Salary Range: 160,000 - 180,000
- Valuable stock option plan
- Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
- 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually
Worth weighing
- Fast-paced aerospace startup environment may require adaptability and quick decision-making
- Salary range provided but final compensation depends on various factors
- No remote work option mentioned, as this is a full-time onsite role
Summarised from Skyryse's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Skyryse on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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