# Staff Engineer, Mass Properties - Ranger (R6353) 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 $260K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-20
- Apply by: 2026-12-04
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/69fe6764-6c4f-4549-8f9a-a704136ae360?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-staff-engineer-mass-properties-ranger-r6353/

## About the role

As a Mass Properties Engineer for Ranger, you will play a critical role in the development and optimization of autonomous aircraft systems, ensuring precise mass properties tracking and analysis throughout the product lifecycle. Your expertise will support aircraft performance trade studies, loads development, structural analysis, cost analysis, and mission effectiveness evaluations. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science/Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in mass properties analysis within aerospace, defense, or high-tech vehicle development
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or similar)
- Familiarity with mass properties industry standards (ATA100, SAWE RP A-7, RP 7, RP 8, or predecessors)
- Experience defining mass properties requirements and ensuring compliance across design iterations
- Experience developing and maintaining a Mass Properties Management and Control Plan

Tags: Ranger Eng - Config Design

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-staff-engineer-mass-properties-ranger-r6353/