Engineering Manager, Structures (R2785)
Shield AI
What you'll do:
- Lead hands-on structural design, using CAD and FEA tools daily.
- Work closely with engineers to perform stress analysis, material selection, and real-time testing.
- Drive hands-on testing, fatigue analysis, and troubleshooting on the shop floor.
- Oversee technical data development while ensuring structural integrity during real-world performance testing.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and systems teams to ensure seamless design-to-production transitions.
- Mentor junior engineers by demonstrating hands-on problem-solving techniques.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in structural design and analysis within the aerospace or defense industries.
- Proven ability to lead teams through complex technical challenges.
- Strong understanding of commonly used materials and carbon fiber composites & their mechanical/thermal behavior.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus).
- In-depth knowledge of materials science, structural mechanics, and aerodynamics.
- Experience with validation testing and compliance with aerospace standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.
- Demonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features and delivering outstanding outcomes
Preferred qualifications:
- M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
- Leadership experience on a project team
- Problem solving skills including root cause investigation, failure analysis, and DOE
- Experience using Siemens NX
- Experience working on cutting-edge autonomous robotic systems
- Proven background in thriving within fast-paced environments, particularly within startup or R&D settings
- Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes.