Staff Engineer, M&P (R6072)

Seattle · San Diego · Dallas · USD 160,000-240,000 / year · Onsite · Posted Sep 24, 2026

At a glance

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Engineer, M&P to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft.
As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.

Develop and maintain material specification database
Develop and maintain manufacturing process specifications
Provide guidance for fatigue and corrosion prevention
Support environmental qualification testing
Design and implement test plans in support of material, component, and process qualification
Develop and maintain QA inspection process specifications
Work with suppliers to ensure proper implementation of process specifications
Assist with dispositioning of nonconformances
Work with multifunctional teams for selection of materials and manufacturing processes

Working knowledge of relevant industry standards including those pertaining to coupon and element level testing and material qualification
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (including composite layups, secondary bonding, heat treatment, welding, etc)
Knowledge of material properties, methods for characterization, and failure mechanisms
Experience with test design, test execution, and the derivation of material specifications from test results
Experience with composite materials including prepreg systems and secondary bonding
Works well in a collaborative setting
Experience developing process specifications
Experience working with multifunctional teams in a collaborative setting
Experience with fatigue testing
Experience with DADT testing