# Senior Staff Engineer, Structural Analysis - Ranger (R6300) at Shield AI

- Company: Shield AI
- What the company does: Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://shield.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $210K to $320K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-17
- Apply by: 2026-12-01
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/b909c504-0bf7-47e6-9e98-7efbf664326b?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-senior-staff-engineer-structural-analysis-ranger-r6300/

## About the role

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Staff Structural Analyst to provide advanced technical leadership in the structural analysis and validation of next-generation UAV platforms. In this role, you will serve as a senior subject-matter expert for airframe structures, leading complex analysis efforts, supporting test correlation, and ensuring structural integrity across development, flight test, and production. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in structural analysis, aircraft structures, or aerospace systems
- Strong expertise with FEA tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN, HyperWorks, or similar)
- Advanced proficiency in hand calculations for strength, stability, fatigue, and damage tolerance
- Significant experience with composite and lightweight aerospace structures
- Experience supporting structural testing, model correlation, and flight test validation

Tags: Ranger Eng - Aerostructures

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-senior-staff-engineer-structural-analysis-ranger-r6300/