Staff Engineer, Mechanical (R5482)
Shield AI · Dallas, Texas
CHECKED 7H AGO
DefenseonsiteStaff$130k–$200k
At a glance
Highlights
- Lead complex hardware efforts from concept through deployment.
- Build rugged, field-ready airborne platforms supporting worldwide operations.
- Protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
Ideal candidate
Hands-on mechanical leader who owns complex hardware end-to-end and thrives integrating multidisciplinary systems into rugged, mission-ready aircraft. Mission-driven builder passionate about protecting service members with reliable fielded products.
Requirements
- Lead complex hardware efforts from concept through deployment
- Own mechanical design and system integration
- Develop high-quality, production-ready engineering definitions
- Hands-on experience with 3D CAD, 2D production drawings, and advanced GD&T
- Experience with material selection and manufacturing processes
- Integrate electronics, RF systems, and composite structures into rugged airborne platforms
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