Senior Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5158)

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

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.; 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; Ability to get a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

Nice to have

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

Benefits

Bonus; Benefits; Equity