Staff Loads Engineer: Aeroelastic & Flight Performance Lead

Shield; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI in the United States 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 work cross-functionally with structural design, aero, GNC, and test teams to ensure load paths are accurate and validated through test or simulation.

The role is full-time with compensation within range, plus bonus, benefits, and equity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aeroelastic theory and loads derivation required.
• Experience with flight vehicle dynamics and structural sizing.
• Ability to collaborate across structural design, aero, GNC, and test teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the generation and analysis of structural and aerodynamic load cases for next-gen air vehicles.
• Ensure load paths are accurate, traceable, and validated via test or simulation.
• Support aeroelastic sizing, airworthiness, and flight performance workflows.

Skills

Aeroelastic theory

Loads derivation

Flight dynamics

Cross-functional collaboration

Test & simulation

Job description

Shield AI in the United States 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 work cross-functionally with structural design, aero, GNC, and test teams to ensure load paths are accurate and validated through test or simulation.

The role is full-time with compensation within range, plus bonus, benefits, and equity.