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Apar Technologies

MRB Liaison Engineer

Allen, TX · On-site

Contract / Full Time GC/USC only. * Aircraft Structural Design Exp is Must (Exteriors of the Aircraft) not interiors. * Not more than 20 yrs of exp, ideal candidate 5 to 15yrs of exp. * Candidates ...

Wing

Senior Packaging Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$211K - $224K/yr

We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents ... The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity ...

SSE

USAF Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Oklahoma City, OK

$29 - $37.50/hr

This is a full-time onsite opportunity. Maintenance SMEs will assist in the design, development, and revision of technical orders for the USAF aircraft. SMEs will follow formats and templates as ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time aircraft design in the United States is $152,999.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $138,500.00 and $166,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Aircraft Design vs Full Time Aerospace Engineering?

AspectFull Time Aircraft DesignFull Time Aerospace Engineering
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Aerospace or Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's or Master's in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Aeronautical Engineering
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, labs, aircraft manufacturing facilitiesDesign labs, testing facilities, research centers
Industry UsagePrimarily focused on aircraft design and developmentBroader scope including spacecraft, missiles, and aircraft

Full Time Aircraft Design typically involves specialized work on aircraft structures, aerodynamics, and systems, often within the aviation industry. Full Time Aerospace Engineering covers a wider range of projects, including spacecraft and missile systems, with a broader skill set. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work environments, but aircraft design is more focused on the aviation sector.

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Sr Manager, Aerostructures Design, X-BAT

Seattle, WA • On-site

Shield AI
Software Development • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Shield AIexternal

$190K - $280K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the aerostructures design organization for the X-BAT program.

  • 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.

Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Job Description:

Shield AI was founded to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. We are building the world’s best AI pilot and the aircraft that enable autonomy at scale. Our technology operates in complex, contested environments where GPS and communications may be denied, degraded, or unavailable.

The technology we build demands cross-functional teaming and collaborative execution to solve the hardest problems in autonomy, aerospace engineering, and robotics. Engineers at Shield AI do not work in silos — they work shoulder-to-shoulder across disciplines to rapidly move from concept to flight-ready systems deployed in the real world.  

X-BAT represents the next generation of autonomous airpower: a runway-independent, AI-piloted aircraft designed to execute missions in highly contested environments. Powered by Hivemind, Shield AI’s combat-proven autonomy stack, X-BAT combines long-range performance, survivability, and autonomous mission execution into a scalable operational platform.  

The Sr Manager of Aerostructures Design for X-BAT, role requires a technically elite aerospace leader who thrives in fast-moving environments, can build and scale high-performing engineering organizations, and is energized by solving complex problems that directly impact national security.

What you'll do:
  • Lead the aerostructures design organization for the X-BAT program.
  • 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
  • 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
Required qualifications:
  • 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 
Preferred qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
  • Experience with autonomous aircraft, tactical aviation, unmanned systems, or defense aerospace platforms
  • Expertise in composite airframe manufacturing and high-rate production methodologies
  • Background supporting low observable, survivability, or expeditionary aircraft design considerations
  • Familiarity with military airworthiness standards and defense acquisition environments
  • Experience supporting prototype-to-production transitions in venture-backed or high-growth aerospace organizationsDirector, Aerostructures – X-BAT 
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
 
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
 
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
 
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.