Shield AIDallas, TXLeads the design and production release of composite and metallic structural components for autonomous aircraft, coordinating cross-functional development and structural integration. Requires substantial aerospace structures experience, team leadership, CAD proficiency, and knowledge of manufacturing and analysis methods.
Architects, integrates, and tests vehicle control subsystems spanning mechanical, electrical, and software domains. The role requires hands-on systems engineering experience, requirements traceability, COTS actuation or sensing integration, scripting for test analysis, and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Own end-to-end thermal design and analysis for high-altitude solar aircraft, including battery thermal management in low-convection environments. Requires taking designs from modeling through testing to flight, with strong experience in radiation-dominant thermal networks and hands-on chamber testing.
Lead fuel system development and integration for the X-BAT vehicle, overseeing architecture, testing, and operational support. Manage engineers and technicians, ensuring technical execution and program alignment.
Lead a team of propulsion test engineers and technicians to develop and execute propulsion tests for the X-BAT vehicle. Oversee test infrastructure, engine testing, subsystem validation, and flight test support activities.
The Manager of Propulsion will lead the development of propulsion subsystems and components for the X-BAT vehicle, overseeing a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians. This role involves technical leadership, execution ownership, and cross-functional coordination for flight-critical hardware.