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Shield AI Staff Loads Engineer (R3263)
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Aircraft Division,Mechanical

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degreeBachelor's (B.Sc.)
loacation San Diego, California, United States Of America
loacation San Diego, Cal..........United States Of America

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: As a Staff Loads Engineer, you will lead the generation and analysis of structural and aerodynamic load cases that define the mechanical environment for the next-gen air vehicle. You’ll play a key role in shaping how loads flow through the aircraft structure—supporting structural sizing, airworthiness, aeroelastic stability, and flight performance.This is a highly cross-functional role requiring deep technical knowledge of aeroelastic theory, loads derivation, and flight vehicle behavior. You’ll collaborate closely with structural design, aero, GNC, and test engineering teams to ensure load paths are accurate, traceable, and validated through test or simulation.\nWhat you'll do:Own the development of aerodynamic and structural load envelopes for the full vehicle, from clean-sheet through flight testLead maneuver, gust, landing, and ground loads analyses, including both quasi-static and dynamic casesCoordinate closely with GNC, aero, and structural teams to define load cases tied to mission profiles and flight control behaviorsDevelop and validate loads models using tools like NASTRAN, FEMAP, MATLAB, or custom Python/Simulink scriptsSupport the sizing and analysis of critical structural components through detailed load maps and V-n diagramsConduct aeroelastic stability assessments, including divergence and control reversal checksLead traceability of loads inputs/outputs across ICDs, FEA models, and design justification documentsInterface with test engineering to support strain gauge placement, instrumentation plans, and correlation of in-flight dataAuthor and present loads documentation for reviews, compliance, and technical buy-inSupport the long-term refinement of loads methodologies and automation across the aerostructures teamRequired qualifications:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field8+ years experience performing loads and aeroelastic analysis for aircraft (manned or unmanned)Proficiency with loads modeling tools such as FEMAP, NASTRAN, MATLAB, or other relevant simulation environmentsStrong understanding of aircraft flight envelopes, control surface effects, and structural load pathsDemonstrated experience supporting both design and test phases with accurate load predictionsExcellent documentation, cross-functional collaboration, and communication skillsPreferred qualifications:Experience on UAV, eVTOL, or tactical military platformsFamiliarity with MIL-A-8860, FAR Part 23/25 loads regulations, or similar certification standardsKnowledge of aeroelastic stability, load alleviation, and adaptive controlExperience developing internal tools or automation for loads generation and reportingActive or previous DoD clearance (not required)\n$136,730 - $205,096 a year\n#LI-JM2 #LDFull-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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