# Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer - Ranger (R6355) 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: $170K to $250K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-23
- Apply by: 2026-12-07
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/8fea9d81-4ba5-42b2-a7c4-cad23034197a?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-staff-aerostructures-design-engineer-ranger-r6355/

## 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

Tags: Ranger Eng - Aerostructures

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-staff-aerostructures-design-engineer-ranger-r6355/