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About the role
Shield AI is seeking a Staff Materials & Processes Engineer to support the development and production of our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will develop, qualify, and implement materials and manufacturing processes for flight-critical hardware from concept through production.
What they're looking for
- Working knowledge of relevant industry standards including those pertaining to coupon and element level testing and material qualification
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (including composite layups, secondary bonding, heat treatment, welding, etc)
- Knowledge of material properties, methods for characterization, and failure mechanisms
- Experience with test design, test execution, and the derivation of material specifications from test results
- Experience with composite materials including prepreg systems and secondary bonding
- Works well in a collaborative setting
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 Materials & Processes Engineer to support the development and production of our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will develop, qualify, and implement materials and manufacturing processes for flight-critical hardware from concept through production.
You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure material performance, process control, manufacturability, and compliance across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace materials engineer who thrives in hands-on development environments and is eager to take...
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