Principal Mechanical Engineer, Structural Design - Remote

Overview

Shield AI is seeking a Principal Structural Design Engineer to play a critical role in the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft.

In Short

• Lead the design and development of structural components and assemblies for UAV platforms.
• Own the structural design lifecycle including CAD modeling and drawing release.
• Perform and guide linear and nonlinear structural analysis using FEA tools.
• Collaborate with various engineering teams for seamless system integration.
• Support material selection focusing on composites and aluminum alloys.
• Participate in design reviews and technical decision-making forums.
• Oversee structural validation testing and guide documentation development.
• Mentor junior engineers and review team members’ work.
• Identify opportunities to improve design processes and workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in aircraft structural design.
• Deep understanding of composite and metallic structures.
• Expertise in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks) and FEA tools.
• Experience in stress analysis and design optimization.
• Strong knowledge of DFMA and structural layout principles.
• Clear technical communication skills.
• Track record of technical excellence and high ownership.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on next-gen autonomous aircraft.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Mentorship opportunities.
• Involvement in cutting-edge technology development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.