Staff Engineer, M&P (R6072)

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. 

Job Description: 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 Mechanical Engineering 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.

What you'll do:

Develop and maintain material specification database

Develop and maintain manufacturing process specifications

Provide guidance for fatigue and corrosion prevention

Support environmental qualification testing

Design and implement test plans in support of material, component, and process qualification

Develop and maintain QA inspection process specifications

Work with suppliers to ensure proper implementation of process specifications

Assist with dispositioning of nonconformances

Work with multifunctional teams for selection of materials and manufacturing processes

Required qualifications:

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

Experience developing process specifications

Experience working with multifunctional teams in a collaborative setting

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with fatigue testing

Experience with DADT testing

Experience with non-destructive inspection

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Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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