Shield AI
Chief Engineer, Air Vehicle Lead - Ranger
Seattle, Washington · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- 15+ years of relevant aircraft development experience; significant technical leadership responsibility on complex aerospace programs.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
About the job
Leads the technical development of the Ranger aircraft, from requirements and design through integration, testing, and production.
What you'll do
- Own aircraft architecture, technical performance, integration, and design integrity across the development lifecycle.
- Direct multidisciplinary engineering, system-level trades, technical risk, and hands-on problem-solving.
- Lead design execution, build and test activities, production transition, and technical work with suppliers and partners.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 15+ years of relevant aircraft development experience, including significant technical leadership on complex aerospace programs.
- Experience leading development of an air vehicle or major aircraft system through multiple lifecycle phases.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the program.
Nice to have
- Master's degree or higher.
- Experience spanning design, build, integration, ground test, flight test, and production.
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