Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer, Structural Design (R4443)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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 Senior Staff Structural Design Engineer to lead the development of structural systems for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a technical leader within the Mechanical Engineering organization, you will drive architecture, design strategy, and execution for high-performance primary and secondary aircraft structures. You will operate with broad ownership across structural subsystems, influencing technical direction, integration strategy, and validation planning. This role is ideal for an experienced aerospace engineer who combines deep structural expertise with strong cross-functional leadership in fast-moving, mission-driven environments.