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Shield AI, a venture-backed defense-tech company, is seeking a Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to support the development of structural components for next-generation autonomous aircraft. You will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release, working cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across an advanced autonomous aircraft platform.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain material specification databases
- Develop and maintain manufacturing process specifications
- Provide guidance on fatigue and corrosion prevention
- Support environmental qualification testing
- Design and implement test plans for material, component, and process qualification
- Develop and maintain QA inspection process specifications
- Work with suppliers to ensure proper implementation of process specifications
- Assist with dispositioning of nonconformances
- Collaborate with multifunctional teams for selection of materials and manufacturing processes
This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Working knowledge of relevant industry standards (coupon and element level testing, material qualification)
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (composite layups, secondary bonding, heat treatment, welding, etc.)
- Knowledge of material properties, methods for characterization, and failure mechanisms
- Experience with test design, test execution, and derivation of material specifications from test results
- Experience with composite materials including prepreg systems and secondary bonding
- Experience developing process specifications
- Ability to work well in collaborative, multifunctional team settings
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with fatigue testing
- Experience with DADT testing
- Experience with non-destructive inspection
