Lead Aerostructures Design Engineer for UAV Platforms

Shield AI; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 136,730 - 205,096; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in San Diego is looking for a Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to join its Mechanical Engineering team. This role involves designing high-performance structural components for next-generation autonomous aircraft and collaborating across teams to ensure manufacturability and integration.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in aircraft structural design and proficiency in CAD tools. A supportive and inclusive environment awaits all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in aircraft structural design.
• Experience designing and releasing structural components.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop structural components for UAV platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support system integration.
• Generate high-quality design documentation and reports.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions.

Skills

Aircraft structural design

CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks)

Technical communication

GD&T and tolerance stackups

Composite and metallic structures

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN)

Job description

Shield AI in San Diego is looking for a Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to join its Mechanical Engineering team. This role involves designing high-performance structural components for next-generation autonomous aircraft and collaborating across teams to ensure manufacturability and integration.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in aircraft structural design and proficiency in CAD tools. A supportive and inclusive environment awaits all qualified candidates.