Staff Engineer, Aircraft Configuration Design (R5830) is open at Shield AI in San Diego, CA, US. The posting gives a salary of $146K - $220K. Posted on Sep 24, 2026, and still on Shield AI’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Shield AI is seeking an Aircraft Configuration Design Engineer to support the development of next-generation autonomous UAVs. In this role, you will assist in the design, optimization, and integration of aircraft configurations, ensuring that vehicle aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and mission systems are harmonized for performance, manufacturability, and operational effectiveness. This position is ideal for a…
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