Senior Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (RX) (R5846)
f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a · Posted Nov 9, 2026
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Full-time · Senior
- 10+ years
We are seeking a highly motivated engineer to support the design, development, integration, and fielding of a next-generation autonomous aircraft system.
Compensation
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of structural components and assemblies for Shield AI’s next-gen UAV platform, with a focus on primary and secondary aircraft structures.
- Own the structural design lifecycle including concept generation, CAD modeling, detail design, and drawing release, ensuring high quality and traceability.
- Use FEA tools to perform and guide linear and nonlinear structural analysis, stress analysis, and margin assessment under operational loads and edge cases.
- Work closely with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, payload, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration across airframe and subsystem interfaces.
- Support and lead efforts in material selection, focusing on composites, aluminum alloys, and advanced manufacturing approaches suited to mission and environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
- Nice to have: M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- Nice to have: Strong NX CAD skills
- Nice to have: Experience supporting or leading Group 3–5 UAV, DoD aircraft, or high-performance aerospace vehicle programs