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Senior Staff Engineer, Electromechanical (R4583)

Shield AI· X-BAT Division – X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical
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Seattle, WA$200k - $300kFull Time EmployeePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Senior Staff Electromechanical Engineer focused on design and integration of avionics systems, driving designs from concept to production for Shield AI’s next-generation aircraft. Emphasis on electro-mechanical solutions for avionics packaging, interconnects, thermal management, and aircraft integration, with multi-disciplinary collaboration and flight-test readiness.

Responsibilities

  • Design complex electro-mechanical solutions for avionics packaging, electrical interconnects, thermal management, and aircraft integration
  • Perform structural, preliminary thermal, and modal analyses for avionics to ensure survivability in harsh environments
  • Ensure avionics meet performance, safety, environmental, and EMI/EMC compliance standards, including DO-160, DO-254, DO-178C, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461
  • Own your design work from concept to reviews through system validation, failure analysis, and flight test readiness

Qualifications

  • B.S. and/or MS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
  • 10+ years of experience in mechanical & electrical equipment design for aerospace, including harness integration and mechanical component design
  • Expertise in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar) for 3D modeling, drawing creation, and system layout
  • Familiarity with eCAD software (Altium, Cadence, Allegro), and harness design software (Capital, Zuken)
  • Experience working with electrical engineers to define PCB constraints, develop circuit cards, and care for all the mechanical interfaces
  • Familiarity with the PCB layout process and advanced manufacturing methods
  • Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), thermal analysis, and fatigue/lifecycle testing
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment with evolving priorities
  • Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired

Skills

Required:Electromechanical design for avionicsStructural analysisEMI/EMC complianceCAD softwareeCAD / harness design toolsPCB constraints & layout collaborationFEA / thermal / fatigue analysisCross-functional collaboration
Nice to have:Security clearance

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
  • Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location.
  • All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check
  • Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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