Shield AI
Sr. Manager, Aerostructures Design, X-BAT (R5633)
$190K–$280K
Seattle, Washington +1 · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Jun 11, 2026
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
Dallas, Texas - Experience
- 12+ years; leadership responsibility on advanced aircraft programs required.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
About the job
Leads the X-BAT aerostructures design organization, delivering aircraft structures from development through flight test and production.
What you'll do
- Lead the aerostructures team and develop lightweight, manufacturable, survivable aircraft structures.
- Oversee structural development and validation, engineering processes, and corrective actions across the program lifecycle.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and present technical reviews, risks, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 12+ years of aerospace structural engineering experience, including leadership responsibility on advanced aircraft programs.
- Expertise in aircraft primary structures, composites, metallic design, structural analysis, and integration.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
- Experience with autonomous aircraft, tactical aviation, unmanned systems, or defense aerospace platforms.
Pay
USD 190,000–280,000 per year base salary
Tools
composites, metallic design, structural analysis
AI focus
The role supports design of X-BAT, an AI-piloted autonomous aircraft, but no specific AI development duties are stated.
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