Manager, Engineering - Structural Design

Shield AI
Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 150,000 - 230,000 annuallyFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Experience: 8+ yearsSkills: ["Technical communication","Hands-on design","High-ownership","Cross-functional collaboration","Team leadership"]

Lead the Structures team for next-generation autonomous aircraft by designing and developing high-performance structural components from concept through production release. Own cross-functional outcomes for structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across the platform. Bring hands-on aerostructures expertise with composite and metallic airframes, CAD/FEA proficiency, and proven team leadership to drive development in fast-paced engineering environments.

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Manager, Engineering - Structural Design

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Job Summary

Lead the Structures team for next-generation autonomous aircraft by designing and developing high-performance structural components from concept through production release. Own cross-functional outcomes for structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across the platform. Bring hands-on aerostructures expertise with composite and metallic airframes, CAD/FEA proficiency, and proven team leadership to drive development in fast-paced engineering environments.
Location: Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead design and development of high-performance structural components from concept through production release.
  • •Ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across the autonomous aircraft platform.
  • •Work cross-functionally with teams to support development and release of structural designs.
  • •Apply engineering knowledge of composite and metallic structures, including fasteners, bonded joints, and load paths.
  • •Drive team leadership for aerostructures engineering in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 150,000 - 230,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401k

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) and understanding of GD&T, tolerance stackups, and DFMA principles.
Experience:8+ years
Education:
Skills:Technical communicationHands-on designHigh-ownershipCross-functional collaborationTeam leadership
Tech Stack:CADNXCATIASolidWorksGD&TTolerance stackupsDFMAFEAANSYSAbaqusNASTRANMIL-STDASME Y14.5FAA

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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