Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5159)

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Dallas, TexasPosted 6 weeks ago

Role Overview

Shield AI is hiring a Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5159). This is a full-time role in Dallas, Texas. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. 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 Mechanical Engineering 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.

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Where is the Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5159) position at Shield AI located?

This position is based in Dallas, Texas. Shield AI has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5159) at Shield AI earn?

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When was the Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5159) role at Shield AI posted?

This role was posted on June 10, 2026 (43 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.