Principal Aircraft Structures Design Engineer/Aerostructures Lead

Shield AI, a pioneering defense technology company founded in 2015, is seeking a Principal Aircraft Structures Design Engineer to lead their next-generation autonomous aircraft development. This strategic role offers an opportunity to shape the future of autonomous defense systems through innovative structural design and integration.

The position demands expertise in aerospace engineering, combining technical leadership with hands-on experience in aircraft structural design. You'll be responsible for developing lightweight, durable, and mission-adaptable aerostructures, working from concept through to production. The role involves leading the structural design architecture for next-generation UAVs, overseeing both composite and metallic structures development, and optimizing for performance, weight, and manufacturability.

As a technical mentor and design authority, you'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including aerodynamics, propulsion, and systems engineering. The position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge simulation-driven design workflows and validation methodologies, while ensuring designs meet rigorous airworthiness and mission safety standards.

Shield AI offers competitive compensation ($193,578 - $290,368) plus bonus, benefits, and equity. With offices across the globe and a mission to protect service members and civilians with intelligent autonomous systems, this role presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to meaningful defense technology advancement while working with state-of-the-art autonomous systems.