Aerospace Structures Engineer II - UAV Airframe

Shieldai; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking an Aerostructures Design Engineer II to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. You will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure structural integrity and manufacturability.

You’ll perform hand calculations, apply GD&T and DFMA principles, and contribute to system integration across airframe interfaces in a

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
• 2+ years of experience in aircraft structural design or related aerospace structures.
• Experience designing and releasing structural components in development or production environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop structural components and assemblies for UAV platform structures.
• Execute design lifecycle: conceptual development, CAD modeling, detailed design, drawing release.
• Perform hand calculations for stress/strain with limited basic FEA guidance.

Skills

Technical communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

MS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

FEM tools (ANSYS/Abaqus/NASTRAN)

Job description

Shield AI is seeking an Aerostructures Design Engineer II to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. You will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure structural integrity and manufacturability.

You’ll perform hand calculations, apply GD&T and DFMA principles, and contribute to system integration across airframe interfaces in a