Staff Engineer, Aircraft Configuration Design - Ranger (R6298)

Telemetry Today LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking an Aircraft Configuration Design Engineer to support the development of next-generation autonomous UAVs. You will assist in the design, optimization, and integration of aircraft configurations to harmonize aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and mission systems.

This role suits a mechanical or aerospace engineer who thrives on cutting-edge design, multi-disciplinary systems integration, and rapid prototyping in a defense technology environment.

Job description

Shield AI is seeking an Aircraft Configuration Design Engineer to support the development of next-generation autonomous unmanned air vehicles (UAVs'). In this role, you will assist in the design, optimization, and integration of aircraft configurations, ensuring that vehicle aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and mission systems are harmonized for performance, manufacturability, and operational effectiveness.

This position is ideal for a mechanical or aerospace engineer with a passion for cutting edge aircraft design, multi-disciplinary systems integration, and iterative prototyping in a fast-paced defense technology environment.