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Manager, Aerostructures Design, X-BAT (R5633)

Shield AI· X-BAT Division – X-BAT Engineering - Aerostructures
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Hybrid (Dallas, Texas), Hybrid (Seattle, Washington)$150k - $230kFull Time EmployeePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Aerostructures Design Manager to lead the design and development of high-performance structural components for Shield AI's next-generation autonomous aircraft, from concept through production release. Role involves cross-functional collaboration to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration on a advanced autonomous aircraft platform. Requires significant hands-on design experience with composite or metallic airframes and prior team leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.
  • Work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across the autonomous aircraft platform.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 8+ years of experience in aircraft structural design or closely related aerospace structures.
  • Experience with team leadership as a project or IPT style team lead.
  • Experience designing and releasing structural components in development or production environments.
  • Working knowledge of composite and metallic structures, including fasteners, bonded joints, and load paths.
  • Proficiency in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar).
  • Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stackups, and DFMA principles.
  • Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, high-ownership engineering environments.

Skills

Required:Mechanical EngineeringAerostructures designTeam leadershipCAD toolsGD&T and DFMAMaterials knowledge

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Salary compensation is influenced by skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and location; offers contingent on background check.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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