Senior Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5846)

Shield; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI seeks a highly motivated engineer to support the design, development, integration, and fielding of a next-generation autonomous aircraft system.

The position requires a balance of technical rigor, rapid decision-making, and hands-on engineering to translate concepts into operational capability for operators.

Ideal candidates enjoy solving complex problems, taking ownership, and thriving in an accelerated aircraft development environment to deliver meaningful capability.

Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated engineer to support the design, development, integration, and fielding of a next-generation autonomous aircraft system. This position requires a balance of technical rigor, rapid decision-making, and hands-on engineering to efficiently transition concepts into operational capability. The ideal candidate is comfortable solving complex problems, taking ownership, working within an accelerated aircraft development environment, and is motivated by getting meaningful capability into the hands of operators quickly.