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Staff Mechanical Engineer, Systems Integration (R5902)

Shield AI· X-BAT Division – X-BAT Engineering - System Engineering & Integrated Test
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Seattle, Washington$138k - $200kFull Time EmployeePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Staff Systems Integration Engineer providing technical leadership for integration of major aircraft systems across the full product development lifecycle, establishing subsystem installation architectures, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and leading complex integration efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical lead for integration of major aircraft systems across multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Establish subsystem installation architecture and interface strategies for mechanical, electrical, avionics, and fluid systems.
  • Lead multidisciplinary packaging studies balancing aircraft performance, manufacturability, maintainability, reliability, and serviceability.
  • Develop engineering standards for installation design, routing practices, CAD modeling, drawing quality, and configuration management.
  • Lead complex engineering investigations involving aircraft integration, manufacturing, supplier issues, or field problems.
  • Review and approve installation drawings, BOM structures, engineering changes, and configuration baselines.
  • Guide prototype builds, manufacturing readiness, and production integration activities.
  • Lead technical coordination with Systems Owners, Structures, Stress, Manufacturing and Supply Chain organizations.
  • Mentor engineers across multiple programs while driving technical consistency throughout the organization.
  • Manage technical scope, schedule, risks, and engineering execution for major aircraft development efforts.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 7+ years of experience developing and integrating aircraft or complex aerospace systems.
  • Demonstrated ownership of major aircraft subsystem integration from concept through production.
  • Advanced aircraft installation design experience, including packaging, mounting, maintainability, and interface definition.
  • Advanced CAD and PLM expertise with CATIA, NX, Creo, Teamcenter, Windchill, 3DEXPERIENCE, or equivalent tools.
  • Strong experience designing machined, fabricated, sheet metal, and installation hardware.
  • Experience leading EWIS, hydraulic, ECS, fuel, pneumatic, or similar aircraft routing design.
  • Expert-level drawing development and release experience for part, assembly, and installation drawings.
  • Advanced GD&T and tolerance stack-up capability.
  • Experience managing BOMs, product structures, engineering changes, and configuration baselines.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing, build, installation, MRB, supplier, and production readiness activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical teams.

Skills

Required:Aircraft systems integrationInstallation design and packagingCAD/PLM toolsGD&T and tolerance analysisBOM and configuration managementCross-functional teamwork

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
  • Equal opportunity employer with accommodation for disabilities
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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