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Shield AI

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
SeattleWashingtonUSA
Job type
Manufacturing
Posted
Sep 2, 2026
Salary
$150,000–$230,000 a year
Full-time

Staff Engineer, Composite Advance Manufacturing

Job description

Shield AI — Staff Engineer, Composite Advance Manufacturing (Seattle, Washington).

Job responsibilities

  • Act as a technical leader across programs, owning the design and optimization of high-impact manufacturing processes.
  • Drive the scale-up of our flagship product line, balancing throughput, quality, and cost.
  • Lead the manufacturing engineering effort for launching a new production line for a larger and more capable jet.
  • Develop CPD/Fibersim definitions & producibility assessments for composite parts.
  • Scope and deploy critical production infrastructure, including manufacturing equipment, tooling, and hardware/software systems.
  • Engage with vendors to source and integrate capital equipment, production tools, and automation systems.
  • Mentor engineers and production personnel to build organizational capability and technical depth.
  • Champion cross-functional initiatives that standardize and improve manufacturing performance at scale.

Job requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field, or relevant experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus in rapid growth environments.
  • Proficiency in CAD software (Solidwork, NX, or CATIA).
  • Experience with Composite Part Design (CPD), or Fibersim, and Generative Shape Design (GSD).
  • Experience in owning the scale of production processes in a startup or rapid-growth environment.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing composites processes, including machining, lamination, and/or assembly.
  • Experience with process improvement methodologies, such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities.

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