Lead Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Test (X-BAT)
Shield AI · Seattle, Washington
CHECKED 6H AGO
Defenseonsitelead$150k–$230k
At a glance
Highlights
- Lead mechanical test infrastructure for next-gen autonomous X-BAT aircraft.
- Own test stands and fixtures from concept through deployment.
- Validate mission-critical hardware for contested operational environments.
Ideal candidate
Hands-on mechanical leader who thrives in fast-paced aerospace hardware and loves building rigorous test systems. You enjoy owning hardware end-to-end, mentoring a small team, and driving validation for demanding missions.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with mechanical design
- Experience with fixture development and analysis
- Experience supporting fabrication for test hardware
- Experience coordinating cross-functionally on complex aerospace hardware test programs
- Ability to manage a small team and drive execution in a fast-paced environment
Lab profile
About Shield AI
Venture-backed defense-tech company building intelligent autonomy systems to protect service members and civilians.
What they build
- Hivemind autonomy software
- V-BAT aircraft
- X-BAT aircraft
Known for
- AI autonomy
- Unmanned aircraft engineering
- Aerodynamics and aerostructures
- Simulation and synthetic reality
Key facts
- Venture-backed
- Offices across U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific