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Principal Aircraft Structures Design Engineer/Aerostructures Lead
| Company | Shield AI |
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| Location | Dallas, TX, USA |
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| Salary | $193578 – $290368 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in aircraft structural design, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior technical role.
- Expertise in composite and metallic structural systems, including design for manufacturability and repairability.
- Strong knowledge of structural analysis principles, including kinematics, dynamics, and load path optimization.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks) and analysis software (e.g., NASTRAN, ANSYS).
- Experience with certification processes and airworthiness standards (FAA Part 23/25 or equivalent).
Responsibilities
- Lead the conceptual design of new airframes
- Lead the development of primary and secondary aircraft structural components, assemblies, and installations utilizing composite materials and metallics for new aircraft designs
- Coach and mentor structural design engineers and guide the team through project completion
- Ensure designs meet manufacturability, cost and supply chain requirements necessary to scale at volume
- Drive integration of development tools into Siemens digital development environment
- Provide on-site support for manufacturing, integration, and assembly of aircraft components.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with advanced manufacturing methods, such as additive manufacturing and automated fiber placement (AFP).
- Hands-on experience with structural testing, including static, fatigue, and environmental testing.
- Familiarity with aerodynamic performance and its interaction with structural design.
