Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Hardware Test (X-BAT) (R6093)
Shield AI · Seattle, Washington
CHECKED 7H AGO
Defenseonsitelead$150k–$230k
At a glance
Highlights
- Lead mechanical test infrastructure for next-gen X-BAT autonomous aircraft.
- Own test stands and fixtures from concept through deployment.
- Validate mission-critical hardware for demanding operational conditions.
Ideal candidate
Hands-on mechanical leader who thrives in fast-paced aerospace hardware and loves building rigorous test systems. You lead small teams, drive execution, and care about reliable autonomous aircraft for service members.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with mechanical design
- Experience with fixture development and test stands
- Experience with engineering analysis and fabrication support
- Experience with cross-functional coordination for complex aerospace hardware test programs
- Experience managing a small team and driving execution in a fast-paced hardware 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