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Shield AI · 2 days ago

Senior Staff Engineer, Materials & Processes (R4227)

positionDallas, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$167K/yr - $250K/yr

Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Materials & Processes Engineer will own and shape the materials and process specification ecosystem for next-generation aircraft, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards and leading the development of test plans and quality assurance processes.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
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Responsibilities

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
Ensure compliance with airworthiness standards
Work with multifunctional teams for selection of materials and manufacturing processes

Qualification

Material specificationManufacturing processesTest designComposite materialsProcess specificationsFatigue testingNon-destructive inspectionCollaborative work

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

Benefits

Bonus
Benefits
Equity

Company

Shield AI

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Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
dateFounded in 2015
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.shield.ai

H1B Sponsorship

Shield AI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (3)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.31B
Key Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M

Leadership Team

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Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
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Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
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