Shield AI
deep-tech
StaffEngineer,StructuralDesigner
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“Staff Engineer, Structural Designer at Shield AI. Skills: Structural design, Mechanism design, FEA analysis, CAD. Design complex structures for aircraft launch and recovery system. Own full design process”
What You'll Achieve.
Increased engineering velocity; Design quality
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B. S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, 7+ years in mechanical or mechanism design for ground vehicles, CAD skills (NX preferred), Kinematic analysis and optimization, Structural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods, FEA analysis: Modal, non-linear and linear, buckling, fatigue, GD&T and tolerance stack-ups for mechanical systems, Materials selection inclusive of alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and finishes, Ability to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams
Nice to Have
Experience with UAVs, aircraft, or robotic systems, Familiarity with electro-mechanical actuators, Proficiency in FMEA, DOE, and root cause analysis, Hands-on machine shop or mechanic experience (professional or hobby), MIL-STD-810, structural, or actuated mechanism testing experience, Ability to thrive in startup, R&D, or defense innovation environments
What You'll Do.
Design complex structures for aircraft launch and recovery system
Own full design process
Perform structural and kinematic calculations
and iterate mechanism designs
Support pre-production builds and integration
Participate in design reviews
Identify opportunities to improve design processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with electrical, avionics, flight controls, manufacturing, and test teams; Work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams; Participate in architecture discussions and technical decision-making forums
Full Job Description
## Description Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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. ## What you'll do Design complex structures for the autonomous aircraft launch and recovery system Own the full design process: concept, CAD, tolerance analysis, material selection, and drawing release Perform structural and kinematic calculations and preliminary FEA Prototype, test, and iterate mechanism designs for functionality and reliability Collaborate with electrical, avionics, flight controls, manufacturing, and test teams Support pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testing on the pathway to production and field deployment Participate in design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making forums related to structural systems. Identify opportunities to improve design processes, configuration management, and team workflows for increased engineering velocity and design quality. ## Required qualifications B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering 7+ years in mechanical or mechanism design for ground vehicles Strong CAD skills (NX preferred) Kinematic analysis and optimization Structural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods FEA analysis: Modal, non-linear and linear, buckling, fatigue GD&T and tolerance stack-ups for mechanical systems Materials selection inclusive of alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and finishes Ability to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high s
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