Manager, Engineering - Structural Design (R5633)

Shield AI is seeking an Aerostructures Design Manager to support the development of structural components for its next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a contributor on the Structures team, you will lead the 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.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of high-performance structural components from concept through production release
• Work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and regulations

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
• 8+ years of experience in aircraft structural design or closely related aerospace structures
• Experience with team leadership as a project or IPT style team lead
• 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

Preferred qualifications:

• M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience supporting UAV, DoD, or aerospace full vehicle programs
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (MIL-STD, ASME Y14.5, FAA)
• Experience fabricating and testing large-scale aerospace structures such as wings, fuselages, or similar
• Demonstrated understanding of composite manufacturing methods
• Experience using FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar) for linear structural analysis

Benefits:

• Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
• Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)