Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5160)

Shield AI
Seattle
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 130,000 - 200,000 annuallyFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Experience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Teamwork"]

Design and develop high-performance structural components for Shield AI’s next-generation UAV platform, executing full design lifecycle from concept to production release. Collaborate with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, payload, and manufacturing teams to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration, while supporting validation and design reviews to drive flight-critical designs.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
3 months ago

Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5160)

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Job Summary

Design and develop high-performance structural components for Shield AI’s next-generation UAV platform, executing full design lifecycle from concept to production release. Collaborate with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, payload, and manufacturing teams to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration, while supporting validation and design reviews to drive flight-critical designs.
Location: Seattle
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 130,000 - 200,000 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 vehicleAerospace hardware
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTeamwork
Certifications:S//SAR level security clearance
Languages:English
Tech Stack:NXCATIASolidWorksANSYSAbaqusNASTRANGD&T

Eligibility

Security Clearance:S//SAR level security clearance desired

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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