Staff Engineer, Aircraft Configuration Design - Ranger (R6298)
f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Full-time · Senior
- 7+ years
Assist in the design, optimization, and integration of aircraft configurations for next‑generation autonomous UAVs.
Compensation
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Responsibilities
- Assist in the conceptual and preliminary design of Shield AI’s newest UAV platforms
- Support aircraft sizing, weight estimation, and trade studies
- Work with multi‑disciplinary engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration
- Develop and refine 3D CAD models of aircraft structures, subsystems, and flight critical components
- Perform basic aerodynamic and structural analysis using computational tools
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or related field)
- Nice to have: Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or related field)
- Nice to have: Experience with UAV design or aircraft conceptual design
- Nice to have: Familiarity with aircraft performance modeling, stability & control, and flight dynamics
- Nice to have: Hands‑on experience with rapid prototyping, wind tunnel testing, or flight hardware development