
Staff Engineer, M&P (R6072)
Washington, WA at a glance
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- #8 of 51$1,510/mo+16% vs US avg
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- #51 of 51NoneWashington
What you need
- Working knowledge of industry standards for material qualification testing
- Working knowledge of composite manufacturing: layups, bonding, heat treatment, welding
- Experience designing/executing tests and deriving material specifications from results
- Experience with composite materials including prepreg systems and secondary bonding
- Experience developing process specifications for flight-critical hardware
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain material specification database and manufacturing process specifications
- Design and implement test plans for material, component, process qualification
- Provide guidance for fatigue and corrosion prevention on flight-critical hardware
- Work with suppliers to ensure proper implementation of process specifications
- Collaborate with multifunctional teams on material and process selection
Job Description:
Shield AI is seeking a Staff Materials & Processes Engineer to support the development and production of our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will develop, qualify, and implement materials and manufacturing processes for flight-critical hardware from concept through production.
You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure material performance, process control, manufacturability, and compliance across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace materials engineer who thrives in hands-on development environments and is eager to take technical ownership of complex materials and process challenges.
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About Shield AI
Shield AI is a defense technology company building the world's best AI pilot. Their Hivemind AI enables autonomous operations for aircraft, including the V-BAT team drone, without requiring GPS, communications, or a human pilot.
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