Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R4955)

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      "text": "What you'll do:",
      "content": "<div>\n\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">Design and develop structural components and assemblies for Shield AI’s next-generation UAV platform, supporting both primary and secondary aircraft structures.</li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">Execute all stages of the design lifecycle including conceptual development, initial CAD modeling, detailed design, and drawing release.</li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">Perform hand calculations for stress or strain with limited basic FEA analysis, with guidance from senior engineers as needed.</li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">Collaborate closely with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, payload, and manufacturing teams to support system integration across airframe interfaces.</li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">Support structural validation efforts including coupon testing, subcomponent testing, and system-level verification.</li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">Generate high-quality design documentation, drawings, interface definitions, and analysis reports in compliance with aerospace standards.</li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">Partner with manufacturing and flight test teams to resolve build issues and support hardware through test and deployment.</li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">Participate in design reviews and technical discussions, presenting work clearly and incorporating feedback effectively.</li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">Continuously improve personal technical depth in structural layout, joints, fasteners, tolerancing, and structural optimization.</li>\n\n</div>"
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      "text": "Required qualifications:",
      "content": "<div>\n\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.</li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">8+ years of experience in aircraft structural design or closely related aerospace structures.</li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">Experience designing and releasing structural components in development or production environments.</li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">Working knowledge of composite and metallic structures, including fasteners, bonded joints, and load paths.</li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">Proficiency in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar).</li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">Understanding of GD&amp;T, tolerance stackups, and DFMA principles.</li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.</li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, high-ownership engineering environments</li>\n\n</div>"
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      "text": "Preferred qualifications:",
      "content": "<div>\n\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.</li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">Experience supporting UAV, DoD, or aerospace vehicle programs.</li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">Familiarity with aerospace standards (MIL-STD, ASME Y14.5, FAA).</li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">Experience supporting hardware through test, failure analysis, and design iteration.</li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">Exposure to composite design and manufacturing methods.</li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: revert;\">Experience using FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar) for linear structural analysis</li>\n\n</div>"
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