# Staff Engineer, M&P (R6072) 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: $160K to $240K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-24
- Apply by: 2026-11-08
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/77e81745-6f43-4ebb-bff1-53ee8bdf81dd
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-staff-engineer-m-and-p-r6072/

## 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

Tags: X-BAT Engineering - Aerostructures