Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5159)

Shield AI
Seattle, San Diego
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 136,730 - 205,096 annuallyFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Experience: 8+ yearsSkills: ["Communication"]

Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer responsible for designing and releasing high-performance aerostructures for Shield AI’s next-generation UAV platform, coordinating with cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards throughout concept to production release.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
3 months ago

Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5159)

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Job Summary

Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer responsible for designing and releasing high-performance aerostructures for Shield AI’s next-generation UAV platform, coordinating with cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards throughout concept to production release.
Location: Seattle, San Diego
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and develop structural components and assemblies for Shield AI’s next-generation UAV platform, supporting both primary and secondary aircraft structures.
  • •Execute all stages of the design lifecycle including conceptual development, initial CAD modeling, detailed design, and drawing release.
  • •Perform hand calculations for stress or strain with limited basic FEA analysis, with guidance from senior engineers as needed.
  • •Collaborate closely with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, payload, and manufacturing teams to support system integration across airframe interfaces.
  • •Support structural validation efforts including coupon testing, subcomponent testing, and system-level verification.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 136,730 - 205,096 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
  • •8+ years of experience in aircraft structural design or closely related aerospace structures.
  • •Experience designing and releasing structural components in development or production environments.
  • •Working knowledge of composite and metallic structures, including fasteners, bonded joints, and load paths.
  • •Proficiency in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar).
Experience:8+ yearsAerospaceDefenseUnmanned aerial vehicles
Skills:Communication
Tech Stack:NXCATIASolidWorksFEAANSYSAbaqusNASTRAN

Eligibility

Security Clearance:S//SAR

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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