Senior Engineer, Structural Analyst (R6027)
Shield AI · Seattle, Washington
CHECKED 7H AGO
Defenseonsitesenior$110k–$210k
At a glance
Highlights
- Support analysis and testing of advanced UAVs including V-BAT and X-BAT.
- Ensure structural integrity of lightweight, high-performance aircraft.
- Optimize airframe structures for performance, weight, and safety.
Ideal candidate
Experienced aerospace engineer passionate about lightweight aircraft structures and hands-on testing in fast-paced defense tech. Thrives collaborating across disciplines to deliver safe, high-performance UAVs.
Requirements
- 5+ years of engineering experience
- Background in finite element analysis (FEA)
- Familiarity with composite and metallic materials
- Experience with mechanical testing
Lab profile
About Shield AI
Venture-backed defense-tech company building intelligent autonomy systems to protect service members and civilians.
What they build
- Hivemind autonomy software
- V-BAT aircraft
- X-BAT aircraft
Known for
- AI autonomy
- Unmanned aircraft engineering
- Aerodynamics and aerostructures
- Simulation and synthetic reality
Key facts
- Venture-backed
- Offices across U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific