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.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop structural components and assemblies for Shield AI's next-generation UAV platform, supporting both primary and secondary aircraft structures.

• Execute all stages of the design lifecycle including conceptual development, initial CAD modeling, detailed design, and drawing release.

• Perform hand calculations for stress or strain with limited basic FEA analysis, with guidance from senior engineers as needed.

• Collaborate closely with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, payload, and manufacturing teams to support system integration across airframe interfaces.

• Support structural validation efforts including coupon testing, subcomponent testing, and system-level verification.

• Generate high-quality design documentation, drawings, interface definitions, and analysis reports in compliance with aerospace standards.

• Partner with manufacturing and flight test teams to resolve build issues and support hardware through test and deployment.

• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions, presenting work clearly and incorporating feedback effectively.

• Continuously improve personal technical depth in structural layout, joints, fasteners, tolerancing, and structural optimization.

Requirements:

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

• 4–5+ years of experience in aircraft structural design or closely related aerospace structures.

• Experience designing and releasing structural components in development or production environments.

• Working knowledge of composite and metallic structures, including fasteners, bonded joints, and load paths.

• Proficiency in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar).

• Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stackups, and DFMA principles.

• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, high-ownership engineering environments

Preferences:

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

• Experience supporting UAV, DoD, or aerospace vehicle programs.

• Familiarity with aerospace standards (MIL-STD, ASME Y14.5, FAA).

• Experience supporting hardware through test, failure analysis, and design iteration.

• Exposure to composite design and manufacturing methods.

• Experience using FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar) for linear structural analysis

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As a contributor on the Structures team, you will lead the 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 engineer with significant hands-on design experience with both composite or metallic airframes as well as demonstrated team lead experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of high-performance structural components from concept through production release
• Work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and reports

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
• 8+ years of experience in aircraft structural design or closely related aerospace structures
• Experience with team leadership as a project or IPT style team lead
• Experience designing and releasing structural components in development or production environments
• Working knowledge of composite and metallic structures, including fasteners, bonded joints, and load paths
• Proficiency in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stackups, and DFMA principles
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience supporting UAV, DoD, or aerospace full vehicle programs
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (MIL-STD, ASME Y14.5, FAA)
• Experience fabricating and testing large scale aerospace structures such as wings, fuselages or similar
• Demonstrated understanding of composite manufacturing methods
• Experience using FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar) for linear structural analysis

Salary and Benefits:

$150,000 - $220,000 a year

Temporary employee offer package:

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

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