Senior Mechanical Engineering-Design

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.Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural hardware 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 hardware.

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

Execute the structural design lifecycle including concept development, CAD modeling, detail design, and drawing release.

Perform linear structural and stress analysis using FEA tools under defined loading conditions, with guidance from senior engineers as needed.

Contribute to material selection decisions, including composites and metallic structures, aligned to performance and manufacturability goals.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Demonstrated ability to operate in fast‑paced, high‑ownership engineering environments.

S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.

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

Exposure to composite design and manufacturing methods.

Full‑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)

Military fellows and part‑time employees are not eligible for benefits. 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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