Shield AI
Mechanical Engineer - Aircraft Wing Design
$160K–$210K
Dallas, TX, US +1 · Remote · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Location
- Dallas, TX, US
San Mateo, CA, US - Experience
- 5+ years in aircraft or aerospace mechanical design, with significant hands-on experience in wing development.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
About the job
Designs, analyzes, integrates, and tests aircraft wing structures for unmanned aerial systems.
What you'll do
- Design and optimize wing structures, components, and assemblies; perform structural analysis, material selection, and detailed mechanical design.
- Integrate wing systems with aircraft subsystems and develop and execute structural and aerodynamic validation tests.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, assembly, and quality teams; document designs and resolve technical issues across development and production.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of aircraft or aerospace mechanical design experience, including significant hands-on wing development.
- Proficiency in CAD software (Siemens NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar).
- Understanding of aerodynamics, composite and metallic structures, and weight optimization; experience with structural analysis (FEA) and aerospace material testing.
Nice to have
- Experience with UAVs or military aerospace platforms; familiarity with MIL-STD and structural-design regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of composite and advanced-material manufacturing processes; hands-on flight test or aerospace R&D experience.
Pay
$160K – $210K (base salary; currency not stated)
Tools
Siemens NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, FEA, MIL-STD
AI focus
The role develops and tests wing structures for unmanned aerial systems, including aircraft described as autonomous; it does not specify AI development work.
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