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About the role
Are you a passionate and innovative aerospace engineering leader looking to develop next-generation autonomous aircraft? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world and work alongside mission-driven, values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Master's degree or higher preferred
- 15+ years of relevant aircraft development experience , including significant technical leadership responsibility on complex aerospace programs
- Proven ability to operate as a hands-on technical leader , diving deeply into engineering problems while simultaneously maintaining system-level perspective
- Demonstrated record of making difficult technical decisions with incomplete information, identifying the highest-value risks, and driving teams toward solutions at speed
- Strong understanding of aircraft design principles, system integration, verification and validation, and the relationship between engineering decisions and aircraft-level performance
- Experience partnering closely with manufacturing and suppliers to transition complex aerospace hardware from development into production
More about this role
Are you a passionate and innovative aerospace engineering leader looking to develop next-generation autonomous aircraft? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world and work alongside mission-driven, values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you.
As the Air Vehicle Lead for our new Air Force Ranger program, you will serve as the senior technical leader responsible for the design, development, integration, and maturation of the air vehicle. You will own the technical integrity of the aircraft and lead the multidisciplinary engineering effort required to take the vehicle from requirements and architecture through detailed design, build, ground test, flight test, and production.
This is a highly technical, hands-on leadership role. You will work across aerodynamics, flight sciences, structures, mechanical systems, propulsion, avionics, electrical systems, flight controls, manufacturing, and test to ensure the aircraft performs as an integrated system. You will be expected to make difficult technical trades, challenge assumptions, manage risk, and drive the team toward simple, robust solutions at speed.
- Own the Air Vehicle: Serve as the technical leader...
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