Shield AI
Defense-Tech
StaffAerostructuresDesignEngineer
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“Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer at Shield AI. Skills: Aerostructures Design, Aircraft Structures, CAD Modeling. Design structural components. Develop structural components”
Industry & Context.
Resolve build issues; Failure analysis
Security clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years aircraft structural design, Design and release structural components, Working knowledge composite/metallic structures, Proficiency in CAD tools, Understanding of GD&T, Understanding of tolerance stackups, Understanding of DFMA principles, Written technical communication skills, Verbal technical communication skills, Ability to operate in fast-paced environments, Ability to operate in high-ownership environments
Nice to Have
M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, Experience supporting UAV programs, Experience supporting DoD programs, Experience supporting aerospace vehicle programs, Familiarity with aerospace standards, Experience supporting hardware through test, Experience supporting hardware through failure analysis, Experience supporting hardware through design iteration, Exposure to composite design methods, Exposure to composite manufacturing methods, Experience using FEA tools, Ability to get S//SAR level security clearance
What You'll Do.
Design structural components
Develop structural components
Execute design lifecycle stages
Perform hand calculations
Perform basic FEA analysis
Collaborate with aerodynamics teams
Collaborate with propulsion teams
Collaborate with avionics teams
Collaborate with payload teams
Collaborate with manufacturing teams
Support system integration
Support structural validation efforts
Generate design documentation
Generate interface definitions
Generate analysis reports
Partner with manufacturing teams
Partner with flight test teams
Support hardware through test
Support hardware through deployment
Participate in design reviews
Participate in technical discussions
Incorporate feedback effectively
Improve personal technical depth
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Mechanical Engineering team
Communication Scope
Technical communication; Presenting work
Full Job Description
## Description Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: Shield AI is seeking a Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release. You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs. ## What you'll do 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. Generate high-quality design documentation, drawings, interface definitions, and analysis rep
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