Head of Aerostructures Engineering for Autonomous Aircraft

Shield AI; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI in San Diego is seeking a Sr Manager of Aerostructures Design for X-BAT to lead the design organization. You will drive the development of advanced aircraft structures and mentor a world-class engineering team.

With over 12 years of structural engineering experience required, the role involves collaboration across multiple disciplines and presentations to executive leadership. Compensation ranges from $210,000 to $320,000 annually, plus bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of aerospace structural engineering experience.
• Experience leading teams through full aircraft development cycles.
• Proven ability to operate in fast-paced development environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the aerostructures design organization for the X‑BAT program.
• Drive development of lightweight, manufacturable aircraft structures.
• Support transition from development programs into scalable production.

Skills

Aerospace structural engineering

Leadership in advanced aircraft programs

Strong understanding of aircraft loads and stress analysis

Recruitment and development of engineering teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Shield AI in San Diego is seeking a Sr Manager of Aerostructures Design for X-BAT to lead the design organization. You will drive the development of advanced aircraft structures and mentor a world-class engineering team.

With over 12 years of structural engineering experience required, the role involves collaboration across multiple disciplines and presentations to executive leadership. Compensation ranges from $210,000 to $320,000 annually, plus bonuses and benefits.