Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer, Structural Design (R4443) job opportunity at Shield AI.

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Shield AI Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer, Structural Design (R4443)
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Aircraft Division,Mechanical

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degreeBachelor's (B.Sc.)
loacation San Diego, California, United States Of America
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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 Senior Staff Structural Design Engineer to lead the development of structural systems for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a technical leader within the Mechanical Engineering organization, you will drive architecture, design strategy, and execution for high-performance primary and secondary aircraft structures.You will operate with broad ownership across structural subsystems, influencing technical direction, integration strategy, and validation planning. This role is ideal for an experienced aerospace engineer who combines deep structural expertise with strong cross-functional leadership in fast-moving, mission-driven environments.\nWhat you'll do:Lead the design and development of major structural subsystems across Shield AI’s next-generation UAV platform, including primary load-bearing structures.Drive structural architecture decisions, load path definition, and layout strategy in partnership with systems, aero, propulsion, and manufacturing teams.Own the structural design lifecycle from clean-sheet concept through production release, ensuring quality, traceability, and configuration control.Perform and guide linear and nonlinear structural analysis, fatigue assessments, margin analysis, and design optimization under operational and edge-case loads.Establish material strategies for composite and metallic structures aligned to performance, manufacturability, cost, and mission durability requirements.Lead structural validation strategy including test planning, correlation, and design iteration across coupon, subcomponent, and system-level testing.Facilitate and drive design reviews, risk assessments, and technical decision-making forums related to structural systems.Partner closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and flight test to ensure seamless transition from engineering development to production and deployment.Mentor engineers across levels and raise the overall technical bar through design reviews and analysis rigor.Identify and implement improvements in structural design processes, analysis workflows, and configuration management practices to increase velocity and quality.Required qualifications:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.9–10+ years of experience in aircraft structural design with ownership of major components or subsystems through development, test, and/or production.Deep expertise in composite and metallic aircraft structures, including material behavior, joints, load paths, and environmental effects.Strong proficiency in CAD tools (NX preferred) and FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar).Experience conducting advanced stress analysis, fatigue assessment, and structural optimization.Strong command of GD&T, tolerance stackups, DFMA, and structural layout best practices.Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts and influencing technical direction.Clear, concise technical communication and ability to operate with high autonomy and ownership.Preferred qualifications:M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.Experience on Group 3–5 UAV, DoD aircraft, or high-performance aerospace vehicle programs.Working knowledge of aerospace standards (MIL-STD, ASME Y14.5, FAA FARS) and certification pathways.Experience in vehicle integration, manufacturing liaison, and production support.Familiarity with model-based engineering, digital twin development, or advanced configuration management tools.Experience in failure analysis, test correlation, and rapid design iteration in high-growth or R&D environments.\n$166,632 - $249,948 a year\n#LI-MS#LEFull-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. ###Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

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