SA
$170,000 – $250,000
Listed on Shield AI’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
Shield AI is seeking a materials engineer to lead the selection and implementation of signature-control and radar-absorbing materials for autonomous aircraft designed to operate in contested environments. This role suits someone with expertise in specialty coatings, electromagnetic characterization, and aerospace manufacturing who can bridge survivability analysis, design, and production teams.
Our summary, not Shield AI’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Lead selection and qualification of low-observable materials
- Specify and implement materials for autonomous aircraft
- Work across survivability, design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
- Ensure materials meet signature-performance requirements while remaining producible and inspectable
Nice to have
- Experience with lifecycle sustainment and material durability