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Manager, Aerostructures Design, X-BAT (R5633)

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

Company

Shield AI

Location

Dallas, Texas

Status

Open

Posted

2026-08-13T05:55:40.582+00:00

Shield AI is hiring an Aerostructures Design Manager in Dallas to lead structural design for the X-BAT autonomous aircraft. The role covers high-performance structural components from concept through production release, working across teams on structural integrity, manufacturability and system integration. The posting asks for an aerospace engineer with substantial hands-on composite or metallic airframe design experience and a record of leading teams. It sits on the company's Structures team; the aircraft is described as autonomous, and Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company.