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. Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. Powered by Hivemind, Shield AI's combat-proven autonomy stack, X-BAT combines long-range performance, survivability, and autonomous mission execution into a scalable operational platform. The Sr Manager of Aerostructures Design for X-BAT, role requires a technically elite aerospace leader who thrives in fast-moving environments, can build and scale high-performing engineering organizations, and is energized by solving complex problems that directly impact national security. Lead the aerostructures design organization for the X-BAT program. Partner closely with flight sciences, propulsion, avionics, manufacturing, autonomy, flight test, and supply chain teams to deliver integrated aircraft solutions Establish engineering processes, design standards, configuration management,



and structural development roadmaps across the program lifecycle Oversee development and validation of composite and metallic airframe structures, including primary load-bearing assemblies Drive root-cause analysis and corrective action efforts for structural, manufacturing, and flight-test findings Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field Deep expertise in aircraft primary structures, composites, metallic design, structural analysis, and integration Experience leading teams through full aircraft development cycles from conceptual design through flight test and production Strong understanding of aircraft loads, stress analysis, fatigue, durability, and structural substantiation methodologies Background supporting low observable, survivability, or expeditionary aircraft design considerations Full-time regular employee offer package: Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

📌 Design Director (Madrid)
🏢 shieldai
📍 Madrid