Aerospace Engineer jobs in Washington

Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $160,000 – $278,000

This is a staff-level mechanical engineering role focused entirely on designing and owning landing gear systems for advanced aircraft in a classified defense program. The engineer will work independently on structural design, mechanism optimization, supplier management, and rapid prototyping in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

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Stoke Space

Full-time · Kent, WA · $95,550 – $120,645

This role develops vibration, shock, and acoustic models and tests for a reusable launch vehicle, combining finite element analysis with hands-on test support. It suits engineers with structural dynamics fundamentals who want to grow quickly on a small, focused team tackling real spaceflight challenges.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $108,000 – $160,000

Shield AI is hiring a structural design engineer for autonomous aircraft development, responsible for creating and validating flight-critical components from initial concept to production. This role suits experienced aerospace engineers who want hands-on involvement in designing high-performance structures for cutting-edge defense technology.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $108,000 – $160,000

Shield AI is recruiting an aerostructures engineer to design structural components for autonomous aircraft, moving designs from concept through production. This role suits mid-level mechanical engineers with aerospace experience who want hands-on involvement in flight-critical structural systems.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $160,000 – $240,000

Shield AI is looking for an experienced structural design engineer to create advanced components for autonomous aircraft, progressing designs from initial concept through production. This role suits engineers with aerospace mechanical expertise who want hands-on involvement in flight-critical structural systems and cross-functional collaboration.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $100,000 – $160,000

This role designs and develops aircraft structures for a defense technology company, suitable for engineers with aerospace experience looking to apply their skills to autonomous systems and military platforms.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $130,000 – $200,000

Shield AI is seeking an engineer to design and develop fluid systems—including liquid cooling and hydraulics—for their X-BAT military UAV platform. This role suits someone with aerospace or defense systems experience who can own multiple aspects of a complex fluid systems integration from component design through supplier engagement.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $220,000 – $340,000

Develop and maintain the flight control systems for the X-BAT aircraft, ensuring stable and reliable performance across all flight phases from takeoff through landing. This role is for an experienced engineer who wants to own a critical system on a cutting-edge autonomous aircraft platform.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $200,000 – $300,000

Shield AI is hiring a structures engineer to design and validate the launch and recovery systems for their next-generation unmanned aircraft. This role suits someone with deep aerospace and mechanical design expertise who can lead cross-functional teams and deliver field-deployable systems for military operations.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $130,000 – $200,000

Lead propulsion test campaigns for an advanced unmanned aircraft platform, owning everything from test design and stand setup through data analysis and insights that guide flight readiness. This role suits hands-on engineers who thrive in cross-functional environments and can drive complex testing programs to completion.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $130,000 – $200,000

Shield AI seeks a senior propulsion engineer to design and develop engine and fuel system hardware for their next-generation autonomous aircraft, working across the full product lifecycle from concept through flight testing with cross-functional teams.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $130,000 – $200,000

Shield AI seeks a senior aerostructures engineer to design and develop structural components for autonomous aircraft platforms. This role suits experienced aerospace engineers with expertise in composite materials, structural analysis, and aircraft design who want to apply their skills to cutting-edge defense technology.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $240,000 – $360,000 · Remote

Shield AI seeks a senior structural engineer to design and develop high-performance structural systems for autonomous aircraft, from initial concept through production. This role suits experienced aerospace engineers who want ownership of critical components on cutting-edge defense platforms.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $200,000 – $300,000

A senior structural loads role leading the analysis and generation of load cases for advanced aircraft development. This position suits experienced aerospace engineers with deep knowledge of aeroelastic theory and structural mechanics who want to influence how forces flow through next-generation air vehicles.

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