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Director, Structures Engineering
Location
Texas
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$210K - $320K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director, Structures Engineering
Shield AI
• Lead the aerostructures organization for the X-BAT program, including design, analysis, integration, testing, and certification strategy • Drive development of lightweight, manufacturable, survivable aircraft structures optimized for autonomous combat aircraft operations • Partner closely with flight sciences, propulsion, avionics, manufacturing, autonomy, flight test, and supply chain teams to deliver integrated aircraft solutions • Establish engineering processes, design standards, configuration management, and structural development roadmaps across the program lifecycle • Lead structural trade studies balancing weight, performance, cost, producibility, maintainability, and mission requirements • Oversee development and validation of composite and metallic airframe structures, including primary load-bearing assemblies • Build and mentor a world-class aerostructures engineering team capable of rapid execution and technical excellence • Support transition from development programs into scalable production environments • Drive root-cause analysis and corrective action efforts for structural, manufacturing, and flight-test findings • Present technical reviews, program risks, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and external stakeholders
Job Requirements
- 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
- Deep expertise in aircraft primary structures, composites, metallic design, structural analysis, and integration
- Experience leading teams through full aircraft development cycles from conceptual design through flight test and production
- Strong understanding of aircraft loads, stress analysis, fatigue, durability, and structural substantiation methodologies
- Experience collaborating across highly integrated aerospace development organizations
- Proven ability to recruit, develop, and scale high-performing engineering teams
- Experience operating in fast-paced development environments with aggressive technical schedules
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Benefits
- Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
- Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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