Staff Loads and Dynamics Analyst (RX) (R5841)

Shield; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Loads Engineer to lead the generation and analysis of structural and aerodynamic load cases for the next-gen air vehicle. You will shape how loads flow through the aircraft to support sizing, airworthiness, and aeroelastic stability.

This highly cross-functional role requires deep aeroelastic knowledge and close collaboration with structural design, aero, GNC, and test engineering to ensure load paths are accurate and validated through test or simulation.

Qualifications

• Experience with aeroelastic theory and loads derivation.
• Strong understanding of structural sizing and airworthiness concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the generation and analysis of structural and aerodynamic load cases for next-gen air vehicle.
• Collaborate with structural design, aero, GNC and test teams to ensure load paths are accurate and traceable.
• Validate loads through test or simulation to support flight performance.

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:

As a Staff Loads Engineer, you will lead the generation and analysis of structural and aerodynamic load cases that define the mechanical environment for the next-gen air vehicle. You’ll play a key role in shaping how loads flow through the aircraft structure—supporting structural sizing, airworthiness, aeroelastic stability, and flight performance.

This is a highly cross-functional role requiring deep technical knowledge of aeroelastic theory, loads derivation, and flight vehicle behavior. You’ll collaborate closely with structural design, aero, GNC, and test engineering teams to ensure load paths are accurate, traceable, and validated through test or simulation.