Shield AI
Staff Engineer, Mass Properties - Ranger (R6353)
$170K–$260K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science/Engineering, or related field.
About the job
Leads mass properties analysis and optimization for autonomous aircraft, supporting design trade studies, verification, and weight-control throughout development.
What you'll do
- Lead system-level trade studies and estimate, calculate, and verify aircraft weight, center of gravity, and inertia.
- Develop mass properties analysis tools, reports, verification tests, and database tracking.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to control mass properties across vehicle development.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science/Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of mass properties analysis experience in aerospace, defense, or high-tech vehicle development.
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or similar).
- Familiarity with mass properties standards and experience defining requirements and maintaining a Mass Properties Management and Control Plan.
Pay
USD 170,000–260,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
SolidWorks, Siemens NX, ATA100, SAWE RP A-7, RP 7, RP 8
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