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Senior Engineer, Mechanisms (R4890)

Shield AI· X-BAT Division – X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical
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Hybrid (Seattle, WA; Dallas, TX)$130k - $200kFull Time EmployeePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Mechanical Engineer responsible for the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products, including concept through production release, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and ensuring performance, schedule, and reliability goals.

Responsibilities

  • Design complex electro-mechanical mechanisms for autonomous aircraft
  • Own the full design process: concept, CAD, tolerance analysis, material selection, and drawing release
  • Perform structural and kinematic calculations and preliminary FEA
  • Prototype, test, and iterate mechanism designs for functionality and reliability
  • Collaborate with electrical, avionics, flight controls, and propulsion teams
  • Support pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testing

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
  • 5+ years in mechanical or mechanism design
  • Strong CAD skills (NX preferred)
  • Kinematic analysis and optimization
  • Structural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods
  • FEA analysis: Modal, non-linear and linear, buckling, fatigue
  • GD&T and tolerance stack-ups for mechanical systems
  • Materials selection inclusive of alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and finishes
  • Ability to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams
  • A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others
  • Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

Skills

Required:Mechanical designCAD (NX)Kinematic analysisStructural analysis (hand calculations, FEA)GD&T and tolerance analysisMaterials selection

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)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Shield AI

Autonomy for the world.

Our mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.

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