Stephen Benson is a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer at Shield AI, focusing on innovative VTOL aircraft subsystem design since April 2025. Prior experience includes serving as Propulsion Engineering Manager at Sceye, leading the development of gimbaled electric propulsion systems for stratospheric airships between September 2021 and April 2025. Stephen has also held positions as Lead Mechanical Engineer at Elroy Air, where the first prototype of a hybrid VTOL drone was developed, and as Senior Mechanical Engineer at Wing, contributing to the design and manufacturing of electric UAS components. Previous roles at X (The Moonshot Factory) and Google/Titan Aerospace involved mechanical design for solar-powered aircraft, while early experience included leading drivetrain systems at Northwestern Formula Racing and internships in product design and metallurgy. Stephen holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing and Design Engineering from Northwestern University.
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