Aerostructures Design Manager, X-BAT

Job overview

The Aerostructures Design Manager, X-BAT role is onsite in Dallas, TX. Compensation is $150,000–$230,000 per year. Shield AI develops intelligent systems, including autonomous aircraft, with a mission to protect service members and civilians.

What you'll do

• Lead the design and development of structural components for next-generation autonomous aircraft from concept through production release.
• Work across functions to support structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration, drawing on composite and metallic airframe design and team leadership experience.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

aerostructures design manager

x-bat

dallas tx

shield ai

aerospace engineering

aircraft structures

autonomous aircraft

composite structures

metallic structures

cad

$150k–$230k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The full-time regular employee package includes bonus, benefits, and equity
• the posting notes part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline; 8+ years of aircraft structural design or related aerospace structures experience; team leadership; CAD proficiency; and knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stackups, and DFMA. UAV, DoD, aerospace vehicle, composite manufacturing, and FEA experience are preferred.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Aircraft Manufacturing. Sector: 33.