As a senior member of the Mechanical Engineering team, you will own the design and development of high-performance structural systems, from clean-sheet concepts to production-ready hardware.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and development of structural components and assemblies for Shield AI's next-gen UAV platform, with a focus on primary and secondary aircraft structures.

• Owning the structural design lifecycle including concept generation, CAD modeling, detail design, and drawing release, ensuring high quality and traceability.

• Using FEA tools to perform and guide linear and nonlinear structural analysis, stress analysis, and margin assessment under operational loads and edge cases.

• Working closely with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, payload, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration across airframe and subsystem interfaces.

• Supporting and leading efforts in material selection, focusing on composites, aluminum alloys, and advanced manufacturing approaches suited to mission and environment.

• Participating in and leading design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making forums related to structural systems.

• Overseeing the design and execution of structural validation testing, including coupon-level, subcomponent, and full-system testing.

• Guiding the development of design documentation, analysis reports, interface definitions, and verification plans in compliance with MIL-STD, FAA, and internal Shield AI standards.

• Mentoring junior engineers and reviewing team members' work for technical rigor, performance, and manufacturability.

• Collaborating with the manufacturing and flight test teams to transition designs from engineering to production and field deployment.

• Identifying opportunities to improve design processes, configuration management, and team workflows for increased engineering velocity and design quality.

This role is ideal for an experienced aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and is passionate about building systems that matter.

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 10+ years of experience in aircraft structural design, with demonstrated ownership of components or systems in development, test, or production.

• Deep understanding of composite and metallic structures, including material behavior, joints, and thermal/environmental effects.

• Expertise in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks) and FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar).

• Experience conducting or overseeing stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and design optimization.

• Strong working knowledge of DFMA, GD&T, tolerance stackups, and structural layout principles.

• Clear, concise technical communication skills and experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts.

• A track record of technical excellence, high ownership, and a mission-driven mindset in challenging engineering environments.

Preferred qualifications include:

• M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.

• Strong NX CAD skills.

• Experience supporting or leading Group 3–5 UAV, DoD aircraft, or high-performance aerospace vehicle programs.

• Knowledge of aerospace standards (MIL-STD, ASME Y14.5, FAA FARS) and certification pathways.

• Prior experience in flight vehicle integration, manufacturing liaison, or production support.

• Familiarity with model-based engineering, digital twin development, or configuration management tools.

• Demonstrated experience in failure analysis, design iteration, and test correlation.

• Previous work in startup, R&D, or high-growth defense environments where agility and innovation are key.

Salary: $166,632 - $249,948 a year

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As a senior member of the Mechanical Engineering team, you will own the design and development of high-performance structural systems, from clean-sheet concepts to production-ready hardware.

You'll work across disciplines to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and mission-readiness in one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today.

This role is ideal for an experienced aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and is passionate about building systems that matter.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of structural components and assemblies for Shield AI's next-gen UAV platform, with a focus on primary and secondary aircraft structures.

• Own the structural design lifecycle including concept generation, CAD modeling, detail design, and drawing release, ensuring high quality and traceability.

• Use FEA tools to perform and guide linear and nonlinear structural analysis, stress analysis, and margin assessment under operational loads and edge cases.

• Work closely with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, payload, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration across airframe and subsystem interfaces.

• Support and lead efforts in material selection, focusing on composites, aluminum alloys, and advanced manufacturing approaches suited to mission and environment.

• Participate in and lead design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making forums related to structural systems.

• Oversee the design and execution of structural validation testing, including coupon-level, subcomponent, and full-system testing.

• Guide the development of design documentation, analysis reports, interface definitions, and verification plans in compliance with MIL-STD, FAA, and internal Shield AI standards.

• Mentor junior engineers and review team members' work for technical rigor, performance, and manufacturability.

• Collaborate with the manufacturing and flight test teams to transition designs from engineering to production and field deployment.

• Identify opportunities to improve design processes, configuration management, and team workflows for increased engineering velocity and design quality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 10+ years of experience in aircraft structural design, with demonstrated ownership of components or systems in development, test, or production.

• Deep understanding of composite and metallic structures, including material behavior, joints, and thermal/environmental effects.

• Expertise in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks) and FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar).

• Experience conducting or overseeing stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and design optimization.

• Strong working knowledge of DFMA, GD&T, tolerance stackups, and structural layout principles.

• Clear, concise technical communication skills and experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts.

• A track record of technical excellence, high ownership, and a mission-driven mindset in challenging engineering environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.

• Strong NX CAD skills.

• Experience supporting or leading Group 3–5 UAV, DoD aircraft, or high-performance aerospace vehicle programs.

• Knowledge of aerospace standards (MIL-STD, ASME Y14.5, FAA FARS) and certification pathways.

• Prior experience in flight vehicle integration, manufacturing liaison, or production support.

• Familiarity with model-based engineering, digital twin development, or configuration management tools.

• Demonstrated experience in failure analysis, design iteration, and test correlation.

• Previous work in startup, R&D, or high-growth defense environments where agility and innovation are key.

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This is a multi-level role where the level of responsibility is tailored to the candidate. You'll work across disciplines to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and mission-readiness in one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of structural components and assemblies for Shield AI's next-gen UAV platform, with a focus on primary and secondary aircraft structures.
• Own the structural design lifecycle including concept generation, CAD modeling, detail design, and drawing release, ensuring high quality and traceability.
• Use FEA tools to perform and guide linear and nonlinear structural analysis, stress analysis, and margin assessment under operational loads and edge cases.
• Work closely with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, payload, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration across airframe and subsystem interfaces.
• Support and lead efforts in material selection, focusing on composites, aluminum alloys, and advanced manufacturing approaches suited to mission and environment.
• Participate in and lead design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making forums related to structural systems.
• Oversee the design and execution of structural validation testing, including coupon-level, subcomponent, and full-system testing.
• Guide the development of design documentation, analysis reports, interface definitions, and verification plans in compliance with MIL-STD, FAA, and internal Shield AI standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and review team members' work for technical rigor, performance, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing and flight test teams to transition designs from engineering to production and field deployment.
• Identify opportunities to improve design processes, configuration management, and team workflows for increased engineering velocity and design quality.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in aircraft structural design, with demonstrated ownership of components or systems in development, test, or production.
• Deep understanding of composite and metallic structures, including material behavior, joints, and thermal/environmental effects.
• Expertise in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks) and FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar).
• Experience conducting or overseeing stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and design optimization.
• Strong working knowledge of DFMA, GD&T, tolerance stackups, and structural layout principles.
• Clear, concise technical communication skills and experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts.
• A track record of technical excellence, high ownership, and a mission-driven mindset in challenging engineering environments.

Preferences:

• M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• NX CAD experience
• Experience supporting or leading Group 3–5 UAV, DoD aircraft, or high-performance aerospace vehicle programs.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards (MIL-STD, ASME Y14.5, FAA FARS) and certification pathways.
• Prior experience in flight vehicle integration, manufacturing liaison, or production support.
• Familiarity with model-based engineering, digital twin development, or configuration management tools.
• Demonstrated experience in failure analysis, design iteration, and test correlation.
• Previous work in startup, R&D, or high-growth defense environments where agility and innovation are key.

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We are seeking an experienced Applications Engineer to join our Ansys (part of Synopsys) Customer Excellence team in Shanghai. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading technical activities throughout the sales opportunity lifecycle, engaging directly with customers to understand their engineering design workflows and product development goals, and creating and deploying differentiating simulation solutions using Ansys tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical activities throughout the sales opportunity lifecycle, including technical discovery, success criteria setup, product presentations, demonstrations, and evaluations.
• Engage directly with customers to understand their engineering design workflows and product development goals, and articulate the value proposition of Ansys (part of Synopsys) solutions.
• Create and deploy differentiating simulation solutions using Ansys tools and technologies, integrating these into customer workflows for measurable business impact.
• Collaborate with product development teams to translate customer requirements into new product features, testing new releases and developing best practices.
• Participate in corporate initiatives, presales/sales enablement, and team member mentoring to advance solution suites and professional growth.
• Support field and digital marketing efforts, authoring conference presentations, and contributing to consulting services and training classes.
• Provide tailored technical support throughout the sales cycle, ensuring successful adoption of advanced simulation technologies.

Impact

• Accelerate customer innovation by integrating simulation-driven solutions into their product development workflows.
• Drive business growth for both clients and Synopsys by delivering measurable value through technical expertise and strategic engagement.
• Enhance customer satisfaction and productivity by providing expert guidance and support on Ansys (part of Synopsys) automation, optimization, and AI/ML-based solutions.
• Shape future product development by translating customer feedback into actionable requirements and new features.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.
• Expand Synopsys’ reputation as a leader in simulation technology through impactful presentations, consulting, and industry engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Professional experience in engineering software environments (BS+5, MS+3, or PhD+1 minimum; BS+8, MS+6, or PhD+3 preferred).
• Demonstrated proficiency with Ansys (part of Synopsys) software or other commercial CAE, CAD, EDA, PLM packages.
• Skills in tool chaining, workflow customization, automation, and scripting/programming (Python, C/C++, Java, C#).
• Strong knowledge and experience with design of experiments, optimization, and AI/ML technologies including Reduced Order Modeling.
• Hands-on experience with Process Integration and Design Optimization platforms like Ansys optiSLang, Ansys ModelCenter, or equivalents.
• Logical problem-solving abilities and clear communication of technical solutions to customers.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to lead webinars and presentations.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 20% of the time.

Who You Are

• Customer-focused, empathetic, and driven to deliver measurable results.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in multidisciplinary environments.
• Adaptable and open to new technologies and approaches in engineering simulation.
• Effective communicator with strong presentation and mentoring skills.
• Proactive problem solver with a logical approach and attention to detail.
• Organized, efficient, and able to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of

You will join the Ansys (part of Synopsys) Customer Excellence team based in Shanghai, working with talented engineers, product specialists, and business professionals. The team is committed to delivering cutting-edge simulation solutions and driving customer success through technical expertise, collaboration, and continuous innovation. Together, you will support customers across industries, mentor peers, and contribute to the growth and advancement of Synopsys’ simulation technologies.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

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Key responsibilities include:

• Consulting with customers to solve complex engineering problems using ANSYS Fluids software and related CAE tools.
• Demonstrating the value of ANSYS vision and software to sales prospects, actively supporting direct and indirect sales teams to drive growth.
• Training customers and internal teams in the effective usage of ANSYS simulation products, enhancing their proficiency and independence.
• Creating and presenting impactful software demonstrations and novel simulation solutions to streamline customer workflows and support the sales process.
• Teaching introductory and advanced training classes on ANSYS simulation products, sharing your expertise and fostering knowledge transfer.
• Collaborating with Product Development to relay customer feedback and improve ANSYS software products and user experience.

As a successful candidate, you will have a Ph.D. or M.Sc. in mechanical or aerospace engineering (CFD-oriented), with a minimum of 7 years of industrial experience in simulation, product development, or engineering design. You will also have expert-level knowledge of CFD, multi-phase flow modeling, turbo machinery, design optimization, and multi-physics simulation.

If you are a highly skilled engineer with a passion for simulation technologies and a desire to make a tangible impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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