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Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer - Ranger (R6355)

Shield AI · Seattle, Washington · On-site

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About Shield AI

Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.

About the role

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 team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
  • 5+ 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)
  • Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stackups, and DFMA principles
More about this role

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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. 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 .

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 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.

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Ranger Eng - Aerostructures

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