Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer - Ranger (R6355)

Shield AI

Seattle, WashingtonSeniorDesignPosted on October 23, 2026

First seen here Oct 24, 2026 · last confirmed Oct 24, 2026.

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Full 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 www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.

You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. 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.

✦ Editor’s analysis Extracted from the posting text on October 24, 2026 · analysis, not source data

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer in Seattle to design and develop structural components for its next-generation autonomous aircraft from concept through production release. The Shield AI role works cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration for flight-critical designs.

Must-have skills

Design and develop high-performance structural components
Design from concept through production release
Ensure structural integrity
Ensure manufacturability
Ensure system integration
Hands-on design of flight-critical designs

Scope & seniority

Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer, key contributor on the autonomous aircraft team

✓ Green flags

Increasing ownership of flight-critical designs stated
Cross-functional work on an advanced autonomous aircraft platform

⚠ Worth knowing

Very short posting: no requirements, tools, years, or salary listed

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