Engineer II, Structural Analysis (R4952)
Shield AI · On-site
MeritLog read this listing from Shield AI's Lever job board and last checked it on September 9, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- $100,000 - $160,000
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
Hiring context
How this role compares at Shield AI
Shield AI has 455 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 12 job families, and 360 of them are in engineering. 357 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 78%.
This role's posted range of $100,000 - $160,000 sits above 12% of the 336 other Shield AI roles quoted over the same currency and period.
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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 is seeking an Engineer II, Structural Analysis to support the structural analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. In this role, you will work closely with Mechanical, Systems, Propulsion, and Aerospace Engineers to ensure the structural integrity of our lightweight, high-performance aircraft. You will contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of airframe structures and components, ensuring they meet performance, weight, and safety requirements. This role is ideal for engineers with 2+ years of experience looking to gain expertise in finite element analysis (FEA), composite materials, mechanical testing, and aircraft loads analysis in a fast-paced, high-tech aerospace environment.