# Staff Engineer, Structural Designer (R4937)

Hiring organization: [Shield AI](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/shield-ai)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/928d53b4-e40b-4087-8766-2db646bcf0d1

Listed on Shield AI's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Salary: 160000 – 240000 USD per year

## Summary

Shield AI is seeking a mechanical engineer to design and develop structural systems for autonomous aircraft, working across the full product lifecycle from concept through production. This role suits experienced aerospace engineers who want hands-on responsibility for complex mechanical systems in a fast-moving defense-tech environment.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Skills named

Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Design, Prototyping, Structural Analysis

## Required

- Experience in mechanical design and structural systems
- Aerospace engineering background
- Ability to work across disciplines on complex systems

## Nice to have

- Experience with autonomous vehicles or UAVs
- Familiarity with manufacturing and producibility considerations

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/2370b285-80b6-4603-95a9-abdf690750b7/apply