Staff Engineer, M&P (R6072)

Seattle, Washingtonfull time

On Site

senior

H1B: no

Shield Staff Materials & Processes Engineer develops, qualifies, and implements materials and manufacturing processes for flight-critical hardware. Works cross-functionally to ensure material performance, process control, manufacturability, and compliance.

Responsibilities

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.
Develop and maintain material specification database
Develop and maintain manufacturing process specifications
Provide guidance for fatigue and corrosion prevention
Support environmental qualification testing
Design and implement test plans in support of material, component, and process qualification
Develop and maintain QA inspection process specifications
Work with suppliers to ensure proper implementation of process specifications
Assist with dispositioning of nonconformances
Work with multifunctional teams for selection of materials and manufacturing processes

Qualification

Knowledge of material propertiesExperience with test designWorks well in a collaborative settingExperience with fatigue testingExperience with DADT testingTemporary employee offer package

Required

Working knowledge of relevant industry standards including those pertaining to coupon and element level testing and material qualification
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (including composite layups, secondary bonding, heat treatment, welding, etc)
Knowledge of material properties, methods for characterization, and failure mechanisms
Experience with test design, test execution, and the derivation of material specifications from test results
Experience with composite materials including prepreg systems and secondary bonding
Works well in a collaborative setting
Experience developing process specifications
Experience working with multifunctional teams in a collaborative setting

Preferred

Experience with fatigue testing
Experience with DADT testing
Experience with non-destructive inspection
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.