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Shield AI

Aerostructures Design Engineer I (R5155)

United States$76k–$114kfull time employeemidAdded today

About this role

Shield AI is hiring an early-career Aerostructures Design Engineer to develop structural components for autonomous aircraft. You'll design flight-critical structures from concept through production, collaborating across teams to ensure integrity, manufacturability, and integration on next-generation platforms.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop high-performance structural components for autonomous aircraft platforms
  • Create and iterate CAD models and technical drawings for structural assemblies
  • Conduct structural analysis and validation to ensure design integrity and safety
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on manufacturability and system integration
  • Support design review cycles and design validation testing
  • Transition designs from concept phase through production release

What they're looking for

  • CAD modeling and technical drawing (CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, or equivalent)
  • Structural analysis and finite element analysis (FEA)
  • Aerospace manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability
  • Systems integration and cross-functional collaboration
  • Technical documentation and design communication
  • Problem-solving and design optimization
  • Project management and ownership of deliverables
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Shield AI

Shield AI develops autonomous defense aircraft platforms, including systems like the V-BAT, requiring sophisticated hardware integration and testing. The company is hiring mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and supplier development specialists to design aircraft systems, develop test solutions, and manage aerospace supply chains.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a structural design project you've worked on and how you validated it met requirements
  • Describe your experience with CAD software and FEA tools—which have you used most extensively?