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# Aerostructures Design Engineer II

- **Company:** Shield AI
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Abaqus, Adobe InDesign, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), SolidWorks (CAD), Nastran (Computer-Aided Design Software), Systems Integration, Ansys
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3010770131-2

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
 * 2+ years of experience in aircraft structural design or closely related aerospace structures.
 * Experience designing and releasing structural components in development or production environments.
 * Working knowledge of composite and metallic structures, including fasteners, bonded joints, and load paths.
 * Proficiency in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar).
 * Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stackups, and DFMA principles.
 * Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
 * Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, high-ownership engineering environments
 * Ability to get a S SAR level security clearance desired

Preferred qualifications:

 * M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
 * Experience supporting UAV, DoD, or aerospace vehicle programs.
 * Familiarity with aerospace standards (MIL-STD, ASME Y14.5, FAA).
 * Experience supporting hardware through test, failure analysis, and design iteration.
 * Exposure to composite design and manufacturing methods.
 * Experience using FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar) for linear structural analysis

## Description

Job Description Job Description Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. What you'll do:

 * Design and develop structural components and assemblies for Shield AI's next-generation UAV platform, supporting both primary and secondary aircraft structures.
 * Execute all stages of the design lifecycle including conceptual development, initial CAD modeling, detailed design, and drawing release.
 * Perform hand calculations for stress or strain with limited basic FEA analysis, with guidance from senior engineers as needed.
 * Collaborate closely with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, payload, and manufacturing teams to support system integration across airframe interfaces.
 * Support structural validation efforts including coupon testing, subcomponent testing, and system-level verification.
 * Generate high-quality design documentation, drawings, interface definitions, and analysis reports in compliance with aerospace standards.
 * Partner with manufacturing and flight test teams to resolve build issues and support hardware through test and deployment.
 * Participate in design reviews and technical discussions, presenting work clearly and incorporating feedback effectively.
 * Continuously improve personal technical depth in structural layout, joints, fasteners, tolerancing, and structural optimization.